Key Highlights

• New schedule from November 1: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has revised Ram Lalla’s daily routine for the seasonal change.
• Shorter temple day: Doors will open at 4 a.m. instead of 3.45 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. instead of 10.30 p.m.
• Morning darshan from 7 a.m.: Shringar Aarti is at 6.30 a.m., followed by darshan for devotees.
• Afternoon rest: Ram Lalla will rest from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m., with darshan resuming at 1.35 p.m.
• Rooted in tradition: The trust says the change follows the seasonal customs observed at major temples across India.

Ayodhya: Devotees heading to Ayodhya this winter will need to adjust their plans. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has revised the daily schedule of worship, aarti, bhog, rest and darshan of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, with the new timings taking effect from Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The biggest change is at both ends of the day. 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 announced the revised schedule on its official X account, saying the changes reflect the change of seasons and the daily rituals associated with the deity.

Ram Lalla’s Daily Schedule From November 1

Why the Timings Changed

Rajkumar Das, a member of the Ram Temple’s Religious Committee, said the adjustment follows long-standing temple tradition. “In all the major temples of the country, there are distinct traditions and arrangements for darshan during the summer season and the autumn season,” he said. Since Ram Lalla is worshipped in his child form, he explained, the morning darshan timing has been extended slightly “because in autumn, nights are longer and days are shorter.”

The reasoning reflects a practice seen at many Hindu shrines, where the deity’s routine follows the rhythm of the seasons, much like a household adjusts its day as winter sets in. For Ram Lalla, revered in his child form, the later start allows a little more rest on cold, dark mornings.

What It Means for Devotees

The revision comes as Ayodhya prepares for its peak pilgrim season. The winter months and the festive period draw large crowds to the temple town, and many visitors plan their trips around aartis and early-morning darshan. Pilgrims should note the short closures through the day, especially the 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bal Bhog breaks and the afternoon rest period, so they are not caught waiting outside closed doors.

Those hoping to attend Mangala Aarti should plan to reach the temple soon after the doors open at 4 a.m. The 7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. window is likely to remain the main slot for general darshan.

The new schedule is expected to stay in place through the colder months.

(With inputs from IANS)

Key Highlights

• New schedule from November 1: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has revised Ram Lalla’s daily routine for the seasonal change.
• Shorter temple day: Doors will open at 4 a.m. instead of 3.45 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. instead of 10.30 p.m.
• Morning darshan from 7 a.m.: Shringar Aarti is at 6.30 a.m., followed by darshan for devotees.
• Afternoon rest: Ram Lalla will rest from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m., with darshan resuming at 1.35 p.m.
• Rooted in tradition: The trust says the change follows the seasonal customs observed at major temples across India.

Ayodhya: Devotees heading to Ayodhya this winter will need to adjust their plans. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has revised the daily schedule of worship, aarti, bhog, rest and darshan of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, with the new timings taking effect from Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The biggest change is at both ends of the day. 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 announced the revised schedule on its official X account, saying the changes reflect the change of seasons and the daily rituals associated with the deity.

Ram Lalla’s Daily Schedule From November 1

Why the Timings Changed

Rajkumar Das, a member of the Ram Temple’s Religious Committee, said the adjustment follows long-standing temple tradition. “In all the major temples of the country, there are distinct traditions and arrangements for darshan during the summer season and the autumn season,” he said. Since Ram Lalla is worshipped in his child form, he explained, the morning darshan timing has been extended slightly “because in autumn, nights are longer and days are shorter.”

The reasoning reflects a practice seen at many Hindu shrines, where the deity’s routine follows the rhythm of the seasons, much like a household adjusts its day as winter sets in. For Ram Lalla, revered in his child form, the later start allows a little more rest on cold, dark mornings.

What It Means for Devotees

The revision comes as Ayodhya prepares for its peak pilgrim season. The winter months and the festive period draw large crowds to the temple town, and many visitors plan their trips around aartis and early-morning darshan. Pilgrims should note the short closures through the day, especially the 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bal Bhog breaks and the afternoon rest period, so they are not caught waiting outside closed doors.

Those hoping to attend Mangala Aarti should plan to reach the temple soon after the doors open at 4 a.m. The 7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. window is likely to remain the main slot for general darshan.

The new schedule is expected to stay in place through the colder months.

(With inputs from IANS)