The consecration ceremony is being organized in the Ram temple in Ayodhya on 22 January. Preparations for Pran Pratistha are going on. Invitations are being sent to VVIPs and VIP guests including saints and sages for the function. On this day, the idol of Ramlala will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ram temple. On this occasion, devotees from India and abroad want to reach Ayodhya to have the darshan of Ram Lala. However, due to the participation of prominent personalities including Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the consecration, protocol will be implemented here. The security arrangements in Ayodhya will be very strong on this day. Hotels and eateries to stay at can also be very crowded. In such a situation, if you are thinking of going to Ayodhya on January 22, then you may have to face a lot of problems. The question is, if not on January 22, then when should we go to Ayodhya? Know the right time and right way to go to Ayodhya in this article.
There will be a lot of crowd in Ayodhya around 22 January. In such a situation, even darshan will not be possible properly. On this day, have darshan of Ramlala during live telecast on TV. However, if you want to go to Ayodhya then you can go in the month of February. Visit Ram temple in Ayodhya in February and March. The months from March to September are also off season, so you may find less crowd here.
Best time to visit Ayodhya
The best time to visit Ayodhya is between October to December. During this period, Deepotsav is organized here during Dussehra and Diwali. The weather of the city also remains pleasant during these months.
How to reach Ayodhya
By air
Taxis will be available for Ayodhya from Lucknow International Airport. You can reach Ayodhya from Lucknow by booking a taxi for around Rs 1800. Shri Ram International Airport has also been built in Ayodhya, where direct flights will be operated daily from January 16.
By rail
The distance of Ram temple from Ayodhya Junction is about six kilometers. You can also take train from Faizabad. Apart from this, Ayodhya is at a distance of 130 kilometers from Lucknow Railway Station.
By the road
Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation buses run 24 hours for Ayodhya. You will get buses to Ayodhya from almost all the districts including Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Delhi. Ayodhya can also be reached by private vehicle.
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