Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

Lord Rama

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Folktale & Sacred Story

A well-known legend tied to Rama's birth tells of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, who had no children by any of his three queens. On the advice of his sage Vasishtha, Dasharatha performed the Putrakameshti Yagna, a fire sacrifice meant to grant him sons; from the sacrificial fire a divine being is said to have emerged bearing a vessel of sacred payasam, which Dasharatha distributed among his queens. In due course, Kaushalya bore Rama, Kaikeyi bore Bharata, and Sumitra bore twins, Lakshmana and Shatrughna -- and Ayodhya, on the banks of the Sarayu river, is identified in the Ramayana tradition as Rama's birthplace.

Most Revered Practice

The temple's central ritual is the daily darshan and aarti sequence of the deity Ram Lalla (infant Rama): a morning Shringar/Jagaran Aarti, a midday Bhog Aarti, an evening Sandhya Aarti, and a closing Shayan Aarti at night. The temple's most historic single event was its Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony on 22 January 2024, formally installing the deity in the newly built sanctum, an occasion now also marked annually.

Prasadam & Offerings

Prasad distributed to devotees is generally reported as an assortment of traditional sweets including boondi laddu, peda and barfi; exact offerings can change, so visitors should confirm current prasad locally.

Temple Speciality

Consecrated in January 2024 after construction that began in 2020, the temple is built in the Nagara style of North Indian temple architecture, using pink Bansi Paharpur sandstone from Rajasthan along with granite and Makrana marble. The site is traditionally identified by Hindu tradition as the birthplace of Rama on the banks of the Sarayu river.

Why Pilgrims Visit

Devotees visit as pilgrims to what tradition holds is Rama's birthplace, a site of deep significance across the Ramayana devotional tradition, especially following the temple's consecration in 2024. Its fresh Nagara-style architecture and its place within Ayodhya's broader landscape of Rama-related sites make it a major pilgrimage and heritage destination.

History & Legend

Marks the traditionally identified birthplace of Rama; the grand new temple, built by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, was consecrated in January 2024 in traditional Nagara style.

Divine Significance

One of Hinduism's most significant modern pilgrimage developments, central to the wider redevelopment of Ayodhya as a major spiritual destination.

Darshan Timings

Darshan is generally available from around 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a midday closure roughly 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and aartis at approximately 6:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (please confirm exact timings with the temple before visiting, as they vary by season and festival).

How To Reach

Nearest airport: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya. Nearest railway station: Ayodhya Dham Junction, close to the temple.

Where To Stay

Rapidly expanding range of dharamshalas and hotels throughout Ayodhya.

Local Food Nearby

Ayodhya's local food culture, predominantly vegetarian, includes breakfast staples like bedai with kachori-sabzi and sweets such as malpua and gajak, sold widely near temple areas.

Contact & Official Info

Official site: srjbtkshetra.org

Location Map

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