Ayodhya, June 14 – The Ram Darbar, located on the first floor of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, was officially opened to devotees on Saturday, marking another significant milestone in the temple's ongoing development. The decision to allow public access was taken late Friday evening by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
According to Anil Mishra, a member of the Trust, devotees can now enter the Ram Darbar area starting Saturday, initially with limited access. On the first day, entry was restricted to two time slots: 5 PM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM, with passes issued to control the number of visitors.
The Trust, in coordination with the local administration, has introduced a pass system similar to that used for darshan of Ram Lalla. General Secretary Champat Rai granted the approval after a consultation meeting, allowing devotees to witness the royal form of Lord Ram.
The Ram Darbar features deities of Lord Ram along with Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna, and Hanuman. These idols, along with those in eight newly constructed temples within the temple complex, were consecrated on June 5.
As per the Trust’s plan, six daily darshan time slots will be available for the Ram Darbar, with 300 passes issued for each session: 7–9 AM, 9–11 AM, 1–3 PM, 3–5 PM, 5–7 PM, and 7–9 PM. Of these, 150 passes each will be handled by the district administration and the Trust. Within this allocation, 100 passes are reserved for special darshan and 50 for facilitated darshan.
The Ram Mandir complex, built in the traditional Nagara architectural style, spans 2.77 acres and measures 360 feet in length, 235 feet in width, and 161 feet in height. It houses 392 intricately carved pillars and 44 ornately designed doors. Statues of various Hindu deities adorn the temple's corners and wings, including Shiva, Ganesh, Surya, Annapurna, Hanuman, and Bhagwati.
The opening of the Ram Darbar is expected to enhance the spiritual experience for pilgrims and add to the religious significance of the Ram Janmabhoomi premises.
