Ayodhya: Large number of devotees gather to enter the Ram temple, in Ayodhya, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. The doors of the Ram temple opened to the general public on Tuesday, a day after the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol. (PTI Photo)
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The doors of the Ram temple for Ram Lalla’s darshan were thrown open for the general public on Tuesday, a day after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony was held in Ayodhya in a grand celebratory event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by eminent dignitaries from various fields.
On Tuesday morning, tight security was deployed after a large number of people queued up to visit the temple. According to reports, pilgrims started arriving at the gates as early as 3 am, although the official timing for the gates to open was 7 am. According to sources, authorities also faced problem due to lack of awareness among pilgrims not to carry bags or mobile phones inside.
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If you are planning to visit the temple, here’s all you need to know:
The Ram Temple will remain open for the public between 7 am and 11 am, and between 2 pm and 7 pm, according to the official website of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra.
People can book slots to attend the morning aarti (Jagaran/Shringar), which will take place at 6:30 am, a day in advance, depending upon availability.
People can book their slots to attend the evening aarti (Sandhya) which will take place at 7:30 pm, a day in advance, depending upon availability.
According to the website, people are required to reach the camp office at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi at least 30 minutes before the aarti starts with a valid government ID proof to avail aarti passes.
There is no mandated dress code for the public. Entry to all is permitted without any restrictions.
Belongings such as mobile phones and bags are not allowed inside the temple.
How to visit
🛩️ By Air
The nearest airports to Ayodhya are:
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya
Gorakhpur airport, also known as Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport (118 km away)
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (125 km away)
Visitors can also reach Ayodhya after landing at Prayagraj and Varanasi airports.
🚆 By Train
Faizabad and Ayodhya are the two major railway stations in the district. Regular trains are available to these stations from almost all major cities and towns.
🛣️ By Road
Services of Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation buses are available regularly. Buses are available from Lucknow, Delhi and Gorakhpur. Regular buses also ply from Varanasi and Prayagraj among other as per schedule.
Within Ayodhya:
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Local transport options within the temple town also include auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws.
