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Sacred Festivals and Events
We observe sacred festivals and rituals throughout the year, preserving the timeless traditions of Shree Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
March or April (Chaitra Shukla Navami)
Ram Navami (Birth Anniversary)
This is the most important festival at the temple, celebrating the birth of Lord Ram. A modern highlight is the Surya Tilak, where an optomechanical system directs sun rays to form a divine mark on the idol's forehead at exactly 12:00 noon.
October or November (Kartik Amavasya)
Deepotsav (Diwali)
Commemorating Ram’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, the city transforms into a "sea of lights." Millions of earthen lamps (diyas) are lit along the Sarayu riverbanks and the temple complex, often breaking Guinness World Records. It features grand laser shows, 3D mapping on temple walls, and international Ram Leela performances.
November or December (Margashirsha Shukla Panchami)
Vivah Panchami (Divine Wedding)
This marks the anniversary of the wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. The temple hosts a reenactment of the celestial wedding ceremony (Vivah Utsav), with idols dressed in wedding attire. It is marked by a massive procession called the Ram Barat.
July or August (Hindu month of Shravan)
Shravan Jhula Utsav (Swinging Festival)
A monsoon celebration where small idols of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman are placed on beautifully decorated swings (jhulas). Devotees sing special seasonal songs and carry idols to nearby Mani Parvat in joyful processions
Mid-January (January 14th or 15th)
Makar Sankranti
Marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the start of the auspicious Uttarayan period. Devotees take holy dips in the Sarayu River before visiting the temple. It has gained historical significance as the day of the temple’s grand inauguration (Pran Pratishtha) in 2024
March or April (Chaitra Purnima)
Hanuman Jayanti
While celebrated across India, it holds special weight in Ayodhya. Since Lord Hanuman is considered the "guardian" of Ayodhya, the festivities begin at Hanumangarhi Temple before moving to the Ram Mandir. The day is marked by the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa, special "Maha Aarti," and the offering of massive quantities of besan laddu to the deity.
