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Hanumangarhi β€” Timings 2026

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

πŸ•’ Opens 4:00 AM πŸ•˜ Closes 10:00 PM πŸ“ Uttar Pradesh Closing Soon

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Quick answers for visitors

Timing-oriented questions only (mirrored in the FAQ list on this URL)

When does the first puja or darshan start at Hanumangarhi?

Mangala Aarti is listed at 4:00 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit Hanumangarhi on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdaysβ€”arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Accommodation near Hanumangarhi

Comfortable stays close to the temple β€” starting from β‚Ή950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule β€” may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
πŸ›• Temple opening
4:00 AM
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Open
General days
πŸ™ Morning darshan
4:00 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
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Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
πŸ™ Evening darshan
4:00 PM
10:00 PM
Open
πŸ”’ Temple closing
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10:00 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Hilltop fortress-temple β€” 76 steps lead to the sanctum. Lord Hanuman as protector of Ayodhya. Legend says Hanuman lived here in a cave guarding Ram's birthplace. Most important Hanuman temple in Ayodhya β€” mandatory visit before Ram Janmabhoomi.
πŸ“… 76 steps to the top. Handicap/elderly β€” palanquin (doli) service available. Extended during Ram Navami and Dussehra. Post-Ram Temple opening (2024), Ayodhya footfall has increased enormously.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Mangala Aarti
4:00 AM Free
Pre-dawn worship atop Ayodhya's sacred hilltop.
Sandhya Aarti
7:00 PM Free
Evening lamps β€” view of Ayodhya at dusk from the hilltop is spectacular.
Shayan Aarti
9:30 PM Free
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
πŸ†“ General Darshan
Free for all. Since Ram Mandir opening (Jan 2024), Ayodhya sees 1–2 lakh pilgrims daily. Plan accordingly.
Free
20–60 min (longer post-2024)
Walk-in β€” 76 steps
πŸͺ‘ Palanquin (Doli) Service
For elderly and differently-abled. Carried up the 76 steps by bearers.
β‚Ή200 – β‚Ή500
No wait
Available at base of steps
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Sundarkand Path
πŸ• Tuesdays and Saturdays
β‚Ή500 – β‚Ή2,000
Recitation of Sundarkand chapter of Ramayana.
Abhishek
πŸ• Morning
β‚Ή200 – β‚Ή1,000
Sacred bath of Lord Hanuman.
Archana
πŸ• All day
β‚Ή51 – β‚Ή201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
March / April
Ram Navami
Lord Rama's birthday in Ayodhya β€” city-wide celebration. Hanumangarhi central to festivities. 5–10 lakh pilgrims.
πŸ‘₯ Extremely High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
March / April
Hanuman Jayanti
Birthday of Hanuman β€” grand puja.
πŸ‘₯ Very High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
October
Dussehra
Victory of good over evil β€” grand Ayodhya celebration.
πŸ‘₯ Very High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
October / November
Diwali
Ayodhya Deepotsav β€” 22 lakh+ diyas on ghats. Hanumangarhi illuminated spectacularly.
πŸ‘₯ Extremely High crowd πŸ“… 1 day
πŸ“… Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Boondi Prasad
β‚Ή10 – β‚Ή30
Small sweet balls β€” Hanumangarhi prasad.
Ladoo
β‚Ή20 – β‚Ή50
Sweet prasad.
Charan Amrit
Free
Sacred water from Hanuman worship.

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