Sanatani Directory · Mandir
Ram Mandir
Sthal-Parichay · The Place
Summary
The newly consecrated mandir at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, dedicated to Bhagwan Shri Ram. Pran Pratishtha was performed on 22 January 2024.
Mahatva · Significance
Why this place matters
Considered the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. The temple is built in the Nagara style and stands at one of the most spiritually charged sites in Sanatan Dharma. The 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla, sculpted in Krishna shila stone by Arun Yogiraj, is the focus of the garbhagriha. On Ram Navami, sunlight is engineered to fall directly on the forehead of the deity through a precise optical pathway.
Itihaas · History
A walk through time
Ayodhya is named in the Valmiki Ramayana as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty and the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram. The modern mandir's foundation was laid on 5 August 2020 after a Supreme Court verdict in November 2019. Construction is led by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust under the architectural guidance of the Sompura family, who have designed temples for over fifteen generations. The first phase was inaugurated with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on 22 January 2024.
Utsav · Festivals
Celebrations through the year
Architecture
Sthapatya
- ·Nagara
Offerings
Bhog & Prasad
- ·Tulsi mala
- ·Panchamrit
- ·Kheer
- ·Laddu prasad
Travel Tips
For yatris
- ·Plan darshan early morning or late evening to avoid peak crowds
- ·Mobile phones and bags are not permitted inside the garbhagriha — locker facilities are available at entry
- ·Ayodhya gets very cold in winter (Dec–Feb); carry warm clothes
- ·Combine with darshan at Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan, both within walking distance
- ·Booking through the official trust website is recommended for VIP darshan slots
Yatra · How to Reach