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Ayodhya - Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration

Ayodhya

Opening Ceremony: Dawn of a Historic Celebration
Tuesday, January 16, marks the start of the seven-day 'Pran Pratishtha' ritual at Ayodhya
Ram Mandir. From January 16 to January 21, there will be ceremonial pre-Praan Pratishtha
ceremonies. January 22 is the day when Shri Ram Lalla is supposed to be consecrated. The
dates for this ritual procedure are January 16–22. However, the doors of the Ram temple will
open for the common people from January 23.

Special Guests: Leaders and Influencers
On January 22nd, a consecration ceremony for Ram Lalla's idol will be attended by
industrialists, political leaders, sportsmen, and celebrities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will
attend the ceremony. Notable guests include cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat
Kohli, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, and billionaire industrialists Mukesh
Ambani and Gautam Adani.
It is anticipated that more than 8,000 people, including about 100 representatives from
abroad, will attend the event on the day of consecration. The complete list of guests is given
below:

Guestlist of Political Leaders
1. President Droupadi Murmu
2. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
4. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
5. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, president of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
7. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
8. Ayodhya Ram Mandir Guestlist
9. BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
10. LK Advani
11. Murali Manohar Joshi
12. Akhilesh Yadav
13. Mallikarjun Kharge (Invitation declined)
14. Sonia Gandhi (Invitation declined)
15. Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary (Invitation declined)
16. Manmohan Singh
17. BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

Celebrity Stars
1. Amitabh Bachchan
2. Rajnikanth
3. Mohanlal
4. Madhuri Dixit
5. Anupam Kher
6. Dhanush
7. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
8. Akshay Kumar
9. Chiranjeevi
10. Randeep Hooda
11. Ranbir Kapoor
12. Aliya Bhatt
13. Ajay Devgn
14. Madhur Bhandarkar
15. Rishab Shetty
16. Jackie Shroff
17. Tiger Shroff
18. Yash
19. Sunny Deol
20. Ayushmann Khurrana
21. Kangana Ranaut
22. Prabhas

Industrialists
1. Gautam Adani
2. Ratan Tata
3. Mukesh Ambani
4. Kumar Mangalam Birla
5. N Chandrasekaran
6. Anil Agarwal
7. NR Narayana Murthy

Sports Personalities
1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. MS Dhoni
3. Virat Kohli
4. Deepika Kumari

Available Trains

  • Ayodhya Junction, a railway station in India, is well-connected to major Indian cities like Lucknow, Delhi, Allahabad, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur. Direct trains run from these cities, offering a comfortable and budget-friendly way to reach the holy city. Popular train routes from Delhi to Ayodhya include the Vande Bharat Express, Kaifiyat Express, and Farada Express takes almost 7 to 14 hours. Lucknow to Ayodhya is a shorter, 3-4 hour journey with frequent trains. 
  • Varanasi to Ayodhya is connected by several overnight trains, with journey times ranging from 8-10 hours. Popular options include Jammu Tawi Express, Ganga Sutlej Express, Doon Express, and Ahmedabad Sabarmati Express. Other major cities like Allahabad, Kanpur, Patna, and Gorakhpur also have direct trains connecting Ayodhya. Railway booking websites like IRCTC provide specific train timings and availability.








Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to make an advance booking to visit Ayodhya

In Ayodhya it is not necessary to book anything in advance to visit the temples or any important place

What is the best time to visit Ayodhya

The right period for travelling to Ayodhya is from October to March since the weather in the region is mild Summer season is from April to June and the temperature is extremely high while monsoon season is from July to September in which chances of rain are high

Is there a dress code for visiting temples in Ayodhya

Modest clothing is recommended Women should not wear short pants and revealing clothes and men should not wear short sleeves or shorts

What modes of transport can be used in order to get to Ayodhya

Ayodhya can be travelled by train by road ways and also by air The closest airport from here is at Lucknow which is roughly 135 kms away The communications through the train are quite convenient and one can hire bus and taxi services from nearby cities

What places of interest are there in Ayodhya

Tourist destinations that can be visited are RamJanmabhoomi Temple Hanuman Garhi Temple Kanak Bhawan Temple and River Saryu This city has a very rich and historical religious past especially known to be the city of Lord Rama