Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Celebrations Planned for Ram Navami 2026

The upcoming Ram Navami celebrations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on March 27, 2026, raise the question: how will the temple manage the expected influx of devotees? With preparations underway, the temple trust anticipates around 100,000 visitors on this auspicious occasion.

Ram Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Shri Ram, will feature several significant ceremonies, including the Surya Tilak at exactly 12 PM, where sunlight will illuminate the Ram Lalla idol for four minutes. This event is expected to draw considerable attention, prompting the temple trust to suspend VIP darshan to accommodate the large crowd.

To ensure that all devotees have the opportunity to participate, the temple will implement specific time slots for visits throughout the day. These slots will be from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM, 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM, and 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM.

In addition to the Surya Tilak, other rituals such as Mangal Aarti at 04:30 AM, Shringar Aarti at 06:30 AM, and Shayan Aarti at 09:30 PM will be conducted. The entire city of Ayodhya is being adorned with lights, flowers, saffron flags, rangoli, and earthen diyas to celebrate this important festival.

Devotees across India traditionally engage in prayers, bhajans, kirtans, and readings of Ramcharitmanas during Ram Navami, further enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion.

Prominent figures have commented on the significance of the event. Mahant Sitaram Das emphasized that “devotion to Lord Ram should rise above political positioning,” while Iqbal Ansari noted that “Ayodhya is a place of faith that connects people across communities.”

Digvijaya Singh, who has historically supported the construction of the Ram Temple, stated, “I have never opposed the construction of the Ram Temple and had even contributed Rs 1.10 lakh towards it.” Arya Sant Varun Das Maharaj acknowledged the welcome nature of Singh’s visit but raised questions about the shift in stance regarding the temple’s construction.

As the date approaches, the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Ram Navami celebrations continue to grow. However, details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the security measures and logistical arrangements that will be in place to manage the expected crowd.