Ayodhya Ram Temple revises darshan timings from November 1, 2026
Synopsis
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya is adjusting its daily darshan schedule for the autumn season starting 1 November 2026 — doors shift to 4 a.m.–10 p.m., and morning darshan is extended to reflect longer nights. The seasonal revision, rooted in centuries-old temple tradition, matters to lakhs of pilgrims who visit one of India's most prominent shrines.
Key Takeaways
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya revises its darshan schedule effective 1 November 2026 .
Temple doors will now open at 4 a.m. (previously 3.45 a.m.) and close at 10 p.m. (previously 10.30 p.m.).
Darshan for devotees begins at 7 a.m. following Mangala Aarti at 4.30 a.m. and Shringar Aarti at 6.30 a.m.
Ram Lalla's rest period is scheduled from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. daily.
Shayan Aarti is at 9.30 p.m. , with doors closing for the day at 10 p.m.
The revision follows seasonal tradition observed at major temples across India, as confirmed by Religious Committee member Rajkumar Das .
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has revised the daily darshan, aarti, bhog, and rest schedule for Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the seasonal transition. The updated timings take effect from Sunday, 1 November 2026, and mark a seasonal adjustment aligned with autumn rituals observed at major temples across India.
Key Changes to Temple Timings
Under the revised schedule, the temple doors — which currently open at 3.45 a.m. and close at 10.30 p.m. — will now open at 4 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. The trust posted the full updated schedule on its official account on X, citing seasonal change and the daily rituals associated with the deity as the basis for the revision.
Mangala Aarti will be performed from 4.30 a.m. to 4.40 a.m., shortly after the doors open. The temple will then remain closed until 6.30 a.m. for abhishek, shringar, dhoop-deep, and naivedya. Shringar Aarti will follow at 6.30 a.m., with darshan for devotees commencing at 7 a.m.
Afternoon and Evening Schedule
The doors will close briefly from 8 a.m. to 8.10 a.m. for Bal Bhog, after which darshan will continue until 11.30 a.m. Raj Bhog will be offered from 11.30 a.m. to noon, followed by Raj Bhog Aarti at 12 p.m. Ram Lalla's designated rest period will be observed from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
After priests' entry and a light bhog offering, darshan will resume at 1.35 p.m. In the afternoon, the doors will close again from 4 p.m. to 4.10 p.m. for Bal Bhog, with darshan continuing until 6.45 p.m. Dhoop-deep and naivedya will be performed from 6.45 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by Sandhya Aarti at 7 p.m.
The doors will remain closed from 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and again from 9.15 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for dhoop-deep and naivedya. Shayan Aarti will be performed at 9.30 p.m., after which the temple will close for the day at 10 p.m.
Why the Timings Were Changed
Rajkumar Das, a member of the Ram Temple's Religious Committee, explained the rationale: 'In all the major temples of the country, there are distinct traditions and arrangements for darshan during the summer season and the autumn season. Our Thakur Shri Ram Lalla Sarkar is present in a child form, and no one can truly serve him, as he is the provider and preserver of the entire universe... However, out of parental affection, Thakur Ram Lalla Sarkar is worshipped in his child form, and from that perspective, the morning darshan timing has been extended slightly because in autumn, nights are longer and days are shorter.'
The practice of seasonal schedule revisions is consistent with traditions followed at other major pilgrimage temples across India, where rituals are calibrated to sunrise and sunset patterns through the year.
What Devotees Should Know
Pilgrims and devotees planning a visit from 1 November 2026 onwards should factor in the new opening and closing hours. The morning darshan window now begins at 7 a.m., while the last aarti of the day — Shayan Aarti — is at 9.30 p.m. The temple trust is expected to display the full updated schedule at the temple complex and on its official digital platforms.
Point of View
But its reach is anything but routine — the Ayodhya shrine now draws pilgrims in numbers that rival India's largest religious sites, and any change to darshan windows directly affects crowd management and visitor planning across the entire pilgrimage ecosystem. The trust's decision to announce the change via X and with a named committee member's explanation signals a communications posture more transparent than many older temple administrations. The real test will be whether these timings are enforced consistently during peak festival footfall — Kartik month, which begins around this period, traditionally sees surges that stress even the best-laid schedules.
NationPress
26 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new darshan timings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple from November 2026?
From 1 November 2026, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple doors will open at 4 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Darshan for devotees begins at 7 a.m. and continues in scheduled windows through the day, with the last aarti — Shayan Aarti — at 9.30 p.m.
Why has the Ram Temple revised its darshan schedule?
The revision is a seasonal adjustment for autumn, when nights are longer and days are shorter. Religious Committee member Rajkumar Das explained it follows a tradition observed at major temples across India of maintaining distinct summer and autumn darshan arrangements.
What is the full daily aarti schedule under the new timings?
Mangala Aarti is from 4.30 a.m. to 4.40 a.m., Shringar Aarti at 6.30 a.m., Raj Bhog Aarti at 12 p.m., Sandhya Aarti at 7 p.m., and Shayan Aarti at 9.30 p.m. Each aarti is preceded by brief door closures for ritual offerings.
When does Ram Lalla's rest period take place?
Under the revised schedule, Ram Lalla's rest period is from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. daily, after Raj Bhog Aarti at noon. Darshan resumes at 1.35 p.m. following the priests' entry and a light bhog offering.
Who announced the revised darshan timings for the Ram Temple?
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra — the trust that manages the temple — announced the revised schedule. The rationale was publicly explained by Rajkumar Das, a member of the temple's Religious Committee.
