Prime Minister Modi will visit Ayodhya on Nov 25 for a Ram Mandir flag hoisting, with public entry restricted until 2:30 pm. Regular darshan resumes post-ceremony; extended timings follow. Visitors must check updated guidelines and book passes online.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya on November 25 for a ceremonial flag hoisting at the Ram Mandir. The day is culturally significant, as it marks the traditional celebration of Ram Vivah in the Hindu calendar. In preparation for Prime Minister Modi's visit, the Ram Mandir authorities have issued updated visitor guidelines due to the increased movement of officials, guests and security teams. These guidelines also affect darshan timings and entry access, with the Trust reserving the first half of the day for the event and restricting general entry until the afternoon.
Devotees planning to visit Ayodhya are advised to check the revised schedule before travelling, as hotels, transport hubs and nearby pilgrim routes are expecting a large influx of people. The updated timings aim to ensure a smooth ceremony for the over 7,500 guests and the thousands of visitors expected later in the day.
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Ram Mandir will have restricted entry on 25 November
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Updated Entry Rules And Travel Guidelines For November 25
1. Public entry closed until 2:30 pm
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be inaccessible to the general public until 2:30 pm on November 25 due to the Prime Minister's visit. Only invited guests with QR-coded passes will be allowed to enter the premises during this time. This restriction is in place to ensure smooth security arrangements for the ceremony.
2. Resumption of darshan
Regular darshan for the public will resume after 2:30 pm, following the flag-hoisting ceremony. Due to the anticipated large number of visitors, the darshan timings may be extended late into the night. Devotees travelling from other cities are advised to prepare for longer queues and adjusted temple routes.
3. No VIP treatment
The day after the event will have an extended darshan window of nearly 15-16 hours without any VIP movement. This schedule is designed to accommodate travellers arriving after the ceremony.
4. Aarti timings remain unchanged
The daily aarti schedule at the temple remains unchanged, with the following timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 4:30 am
- Shringaar Aarti: 6:30 am
- Rajbhog Aarti: 11:30 am
- Sandhya Aarti: 7:30 pm
- Shayan Aarti: 9:30 pm
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5. Online pass booking
Darshan and aarti passes can be obtained from the Trust's official portal, subject to availability. Visitors are required to submit their ID details and download the QR-based digital pass. Booking may be temporarily paused around the event due to security requirements.
6. Travel advisory
Authorities recommend that visitors reach Ayodhya a day earlier to avoid congestion on the morning of the event. Public transport and shuttle services are encouraged, and travellers are advised to carry limited luggage. Continuous updates will be issued through official channels for crowd and route management.
