| Season | Opens | Darshan | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year (morning) | Approx 7:00 AM | Morning darshan | Approx 11:30 AM | Open |
| All year (midday) | Approx 11:30 AM | Midday break, sanctum curtains drawn | Approx 2:00 PM | Closed |
| All year (afternoon-evening) | Approx 2:00 PM | Afternoon and evening darshan | Approx 7:00 PM | Open |
The Ram Mandir runs on two darshan sessions with a firm midday pause. Morning darshan opens around 7:00 AM and runs to roughly 11:30 AM; the sanctum curtains then close for the deity's midday rest and rituals until about 2:00 PM, after which darshan continues to around 7:00 PM. These hours are approximate and the Trust nudges them through the seasons and on the ritual calendar, so always treat a printed time as a guide rather than a guarantee.
For a general (free) darshan, aim for the 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM stretch, which regulars call the golden window. It is calmer, cooler in summer, and the queue moves before the tour buses arrive. Afternoons reopen busier and evenings draw the aarti-hour crowds. On Ram Navami, Deepotsav and the January consecration anniversary, expect extended hours, far longer lines, and same-day changes announced at the gates.
← Back to the full Ram Mandir darshan guideCompiled from public sources including Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (official trust, how to reach) · Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (accommodation) · District Ayodhya, Government of Uttar Pradesh (accommodation) · India TV News, Ram Navami 2026 Surya Tilak at Ayodhya. Timings and seasonal closures change; confirm with the temple trust before travelling.