Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir)
श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, consecrated in 2024, is a monumental Nagara-style structure in pink sandstone. It is the centrepiece of any Ayodhya visit and one of India's most popular pilgrimage sites.
The Ram Temple stands on the site traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. The consecration ceremony was held in January 2024. The three-storey main structure is Nagara-style, built from pink sandstone from Rajasthan without steel reinforcement. The inner sanctum enshrines the image of Ram Lalla, depicting Rama as a five-year-old child. Darshan is free and the temple is usually open from about 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a brief closure at midday. Aarti ceremonies are held in the morning and evening. You need to obtain a pass in advance on the official website or on site. Phones, cameras, bags and leather goods are strictly prohibited inside, so you must leave them at the free cloakroom at the entrance. Security checks are strict, and queues during festivals and weekends can last several hours, so it is best to arrive early in the morning. Enter on foot from Ram Path, about 1 km from Hanuman Garhi.
Opening hours
About 6:30–21:30 (hall closes briefly at midday)
Nearby sights
- Dashrath Mahal
- Kanak Bhawan
- Hanuman Garhi
- Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
- Nageshwarnath Temple
- Ram ki Paidi
- Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
- Saryu Aarti at Naya Ghat