Set in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Ram Mandir is a shrine to Ram Lalla (Lord Rama depicted as a five-year-old child). It is also known as Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ram Lalla Temple.
One of India's most visited spiritual destinations, marking the traditional Janmabhoomi (birthplace) of Lord Rama and a major landmark of Hindu religious and cultural revival. It is regarded in Sri Vaishnava tradition as Thiruvayodhi, the 96th of the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet-saints. The site is believed by Hindus to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and was the centre of a long historical and legal dispute.
Uttar Pradesh carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The spiritual heartland of India, home to Kashi, the birthplaces of Rama and Krishna, and revered Shakti and Vaishnava shrines along the Ganga and Yamuna.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM (multiple darshan slots begin from 7:00 AM) |
| Evening | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Aarti timings reported as Mangal Aarti ~4:00 AM, Shringar Aarti ~6:00-6:30 AM, and Shayan Aarti ~10:00 PM; sources vary on exact slots. Darshan and aarti timings may change during festivals; check the official Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra portal before visiting.
Poojas and daily rituals
Mangal Aarti, Shringar Aarti and Shayan Aarti daily; aarti participation requires a free e-pass
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Navami | March-April (Chaitra) | Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama; the most important festival in Ayodhya |
| Deepotsav / Diwali | October-November | Ayodhya is lit with lakhs of lamps along the Saryu |
| Dussehra | September-October | Marks the victory of Rama over Ravana |
History and architecture
Architecture
Built in the traditional Nagara style with a grand shikhara, intricately carved pillars, and detailed sculptures. The main idol of Ram Lalla is carved from black granite (Shyam Shila) and depicts the deity standing on a lotus with bow and arrow.
History
The site is believed by Hindus to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and was the centre of a long historical and legal dispute. In November 2019 the Supreme Court of India permitted construction of a Ram temple at the site; the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust was formed to oversee it. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla took place in January 2024, after which the temple opened for public darshan.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham, is about 11.5 km from the temple; Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station is about 1 km away; Ayodhya Bus Stand is about 2.8 km away. Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and taxis serve local travel.
Ram Mandir in photographs
4 freely-licensed photographs of this temple, from Wikimedia Commons. Each is credited to its photographer.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Darshan and aarti timings vary between sources; confirm on the official portal