How to Reach Ram Mandir Ayodhya

Ram Mandir of Ayodhya is believed to be built at the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram. The temple holds immense cultural and religious beliefs of Hindus. The Construction of this temple marks a historic milestone in the history of India. It stands as a testament to the government of India to resolve the contention and debate of Ayodhya Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid. The dispute was raised in the early 16 century and led to communal tension and legal battles over decades after the demolishing of the Babri masjid in 1992 at the same place.

The supreme court verdict was acknowledged and after the final judgment of the case, PM NarenderModi laid the Foundation of Ayodhya Ram Mandir in 2020. The construction was in full swing and the Mandir will be open to the public in January 2024 with a grand inauguration.

Let’s have a look at the ambiance of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir:- 

• This 3 storied temple is earthquake resistant with 392 pillars and 44 doors. All the doors are constructed with high-quality Teakwood and are gold plated.
• All the idols are crafted with 60 million-year-old Shaligram rocks that are brought from the Gandaki River of Nepal.
• The Bell of the madir weighs 2100 KG and is made of Astadhatu. The sound of the bell can be heard at a distance of 15 km.
• The diverse transportation options are available for your ease and convenience marking the journey as a memorable experience. So if you are planning to visit this sacred place, here is a guide to navigate your spiritual journey:-
• Start your journey with a more traditional and spiritual place via several pilgrimage routes to Ayodhya that mark the beginning of Lord Ram’s Life. It includes the Ramayana circuit and various temples and sacred sites.
• If you are reaching the city via the airport, the nearest airport is Faizabad airport of Ayodhya city. But if you are coming out of the country, you need to land at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport- Lucknow. You can hire a taxi or take a bus to Ayodhya.
• The city is well connected via train from all the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi. Once you reach the railway station, lots of options are available to take you to Ram Mandir.. It takes about 5-6 hours to reach the city.From the capital of India, Delhi you can start your journey via Lucknow mail or Vaishali Express. It takes around 8-10 hours. The journey will be convenient and time-efficient.
• Traveling by road is also a good option. Well-developed road network provide picturesque views of the Indian countryside. Along with 27 national highways and 330 passes, it offers good connectivity to this sacred place. The journey via road from Lucknow to Ayodhya takes around 3-4 hours From Varanasi, you can take the NH 31 route. It covers a distance of 200 km.

Once you reach there, you can access all the interesting places via cycle rikshaw, Auto rikshaw, or taxis. You can walk and mesmerize the popular spots for a short distance.

So! Visit there and mark it as a life-changing, traditional and spiritual journey.