Ram Navami is celebrated at the end of Chaitra Navratri i.e. the last day of Navratri. This time Ram Navami is being celebrated on 17th April, Wednesday. According to religious beliefs, the festival of Ram Navami is celebrated to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shri Ram, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Shri Ram, son of King Dashrath of Ayodhya and Mother Kaushalya, was born on the ninth date of Chaitra month.
On the day of Ram Navami, people celebrate the birth of Ramlala at 12 noon and offer worship. On this occasion, one can also visit Ram temples. After the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya and the consecration of Ramlala, all Ram devotees want to go to Ayodhya. If you are planning to visit Ram temple on the occasion of Ram Navami, then keep some things in mind.
Where is Ram Mandir located and how to reach?
The birthplace of Ram Lala and Ram temple is located in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh. There are many routes to reach Ram temple in Ayodhya. Ram Temple is about 163 km away from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport of the capital Lucknow, which can be reached by road in just 2 hours. Cabs will be available for Ram temple from the airport itself. Apart from this, you can also take bus or train to Ram Temple from Lucknow bus stand or railway station.
A new airport has also started in Ayodhya. If you want, you can book a direct flight to Ayodhya or reach via train. You can easily get a taxi to Ram Mandir from the airport and railway station.
Places to visit in Ayodhya
If you are going to visit Ram temple in Ayodhya, then also visit Ramji's ardent devotee Bajrangbali in nearby Hanumangarhi. One can take bath or participate in evening aarti at Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya. Apart from this, you can also visit Kanak Bhawan, Gulab Garhi, Sita Ki Rasoi, Tulsi Memorial Bhawan, Nageshwarnath Temple, Ram Kot and Mani Parvat.
If you go to Ayodhya on Ram Navami, keep these things in mind
Keep in mind that crowds of devotees have been reaching Ayodhya since the consecration of Ramlala in the Ram temple. Every day one and a half lakh devotees are reaching here. There is a possibility of arrival of more passengers on the occasion of Ram Navami. Surya Tilak of Ram Lala is to be done on this day. In such a situation, there may be a situation of not being able to get proper darshan due to excessive crowd. There may also be problems due to overcrowding.
Ram Navami is being celebrated in the month of April. These days the temperature has increased and summer season has arrived. In such a situation, there may be strong sunlight and severe heat in Ayodhya. Go for darshan only after knowing the weather conditions.
There is a ban on carrying phones, purses, chargers or other electronic items in the temple premises. In such a situation, before going to the temple, deposit these things in the hotel or locker.
Book the hotel room in advance, due to the possibility of more travelers coming, the hotel may become expensive or it may be difficult to get the room.
Heat and crowds can lead to fatigue or dehydration. Therefore, go for darshan while taking care of your health during the journey. Keep drinking enough water.
Be sure to carry warm clothes, hat or scarf so that you can be protected from the scorching sun.
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