Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

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Location: Sai Nagar, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hours (approximately)

Maryada Purushottam (the best of men) Shree Ram was born in Ayodhya. He is known as the best man of all time and is worshiped all over the world by the people of the Hindu religion. The people built the supreme Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to dedicate it to Bhagwan Ram. This temple is also famous as Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. This temple has great significance for the Sanatany people. This temple holds both religious and cultural importance at the same time.

Attraction

The temple’s deity, Ram Lalla, is the center of attraction if this temple has a majestic architectural touch. You will find a 5-year-old boy named Ram here, who is the main deity of this temple. The shining eye with a radiant smile will give you inner peace. Ram Lalla adorns his attire with gold and jewels and holds a golden bow and arrow. Traditional Nagar-style builders built the Ram Mandir. The temple is enormous. The height of each floor of the temple is 20 feet. From the east-west, The Mandir’s length is 380 feet, 250 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. You can see the Shri Ram Darbar on the first floor. The biggest attraction of the temple is the temple wall, which is full of crafts. The temple walls depict idols of various gods, goddesses, and mythological stories through statues and scenes. People have built many temples to honor multiple deities, placing them at one end of the temple. You can see here also Surya Dev Mandir, Devi Bhagwati Mandir, Ganesh Bhagwan Mandir, Shib Mandir, Maharishi Valmiki Mandir, Rishi Vashistha Mandir, Rishi Agastya Mandir, Nishad Raj Mandir, Mata Shabri Mandir, and Devi Ahilya Mandir.

History

Centuries ago, people believed that Rama was born at the site where Ram Mandir stands today, making its history old. Here was the Ayodhya kingdom, which geologists later proved. However, the Mughal emperor Babur destroyed the temple and established a mosque here in the 16th century. Later, this mosque came to be known as Babar Mosque. This communal strife continues over this place. The place turned into a lot of arguments. The matter has been brought to court many times. But finally, the trial in favor of Ram Mandir came in 2019. Geologists have proven that there was an underground Ram temple in the past. The workers resumed construction on the temple and finished it in 2024. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the temple on 22 January 2024.

Inside/Outside Views

Both inside and outside views are very majestic. The total area of the three-storied Ram temple is 2.7 acres. Out of which 70 percent of the area has been kept green. The natural environment is very well maintained here. The construction of Ram Mandir is unique. Iron and steel were not used at all in the Ram temple. The builders used granite, sandstone, and marble to construct the Ram temple.

Opening Hours

Saturday: 7 AM to 11 PM

2 PM to 6 PM

Sunday: 7 AM to 11 PM

2 PM to 6 PM

Monday: 7 AM to 11 PM

2 PM to 6 PM

Tuesday: 7 AM to 11 PM

2 PM to 6 PM

Wednesday: 7 AM to 11 AM

2 PM to 6 PM

Thursday: 7 AM to 11 AM

2 PM to 6 PM

Friday: 7 AM to 11 AM

2 PM to 6 PM

Entry & Others Fees

There is no fee in this temple. You can visit your god, Ram Lalla, free of cost.

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How to Reach

By Air: Reaching Ayodhya by air is so easy. Authorities recently inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), which now offers direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad to Ayodhya. Depending upon availability and the Ayodhya flight airfare for visiting the holy Ram Mandir, you can go for direct or connecting flights. It will take less time. After reaching the airport, you can take any local vehicle to reach the temple. This airport will soon connect with foreign countries and airlines offering flights to Ayodhya’s International Airport.

By Train: Ayodhya is well connected to the other major cities of India by train. You can find direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, as well as from other major cities in India. The duration of the journey time depends on your distance. From Delhi, it takes 8-10 hours by train. From Kolkata, it takes approximately 12-14 hours.

By Bus: The roads of Ayodhya are well-developed. You can take a bus from any city in Uttar Pradesh. You can find UPSRTC (Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) services from Lucknow, which will take 4-5 hours. Also, you can take a bus from Delhi to Varanasi. You can find too many private bus services from Delhi, giving you a very comfortable journey. The duration of the journey time depends on traffic.