Ayodhya Ramlila & Shardiya Navratri 2026: Dates (11-20 Oct), Laxman Kila Venue, Timings & Passes
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│ GRAND AYODHYA RAMLILA & SHARDIYA NAVRATRI 2026 — AT A GLANCE │
│ • Festival Dates: October 11, 2026 – October 20, 2026 (10 Days) │
│ • Grand Finale: October 20, 2026 (Vijayadashami / Ravan Dahan) │
│ • Stage Venue: Laxman Kila Ground (Saryu Riverfront, Ayodhya) │
│ • Show Hours: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM Daily │
│ • Entry Ticket: 100% FREE Public Seating │
│ • Live Broadcast: Doordarshan National (DD National) & YouTube Live │
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🚩 Navratri Special: Listen to daily temple stutis & Chaupais on our Ram Mandir Sacred Chants Player, or consult today's auspicious Tithi and Abhijit Muhurat on the Ayodhya Vedic Panchang.
Every autumn during Shardiya Navratri, Ayodhya transforms into an ethereal open-air cultural theater. The Ayodhya Ramlila, recognized as the world's most-watched dramatic reenactment of the Ramayana, brings together leading classical artists, Bollywood veterans, and folk troupes at the sacred Laxman Kila grounds along the Saryu River.
🎭 Ramlila 2026 Schedule & Key Highlights
- Festival Dates: October 11, 2026 – October 20, 2026 (10 Days)
- Primary Stage Venue: Laxman Kila Ground (near Naya Ghat / Saryu Riverfront)
- Daily Performance Hours: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Grand Finale (Ravan Dahan): October 20, 2026 (Vijayadashami / Dussehra) at 08:30 PM with a 50-foot effigy burn and laser firework show.
- Entry Fee: Free public seating (Arrive by 05:45 PM for prime center-row seating).
- VIP Enclosure Passes: Available free of charge at the UP Tourism Facilitation Centre (Naya Ghat) for senior citizens and pre-registered yatris.
🎨 9 Days of Navratri: Ram Lalla Vastra Shringar Colors (2026)
Inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ram Lalla is dressed in pure handloom silk vastras with gold zari work, adhering to traditional planetary colors for each Navratri day:
| Navratri Day | Date | Devi Form | Ram Lalla Vastra Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Pratipada) | Oct 11, 2026 | Maa Shailputri | Royal Yellow (Peetambar) |
| Day 2 (Dwitiya) | Oct 12, 2026 | Maa Brahmacharini | Peacock Green (Harit) |
| Day 3 (Tritiya) | Oct 13, 2026 | Maa Chandraghanta | Vibrant Grey / Silver |
| Day 4 (Chaturthi) | Oct 14, 2026 | Maa Kushmanda | Deep Orange / Saffron (Bhagwa) |
| Day 5 (Panchami) | Oct 15, 2026 | Maa Skandamata | Pure White / Cream |
| Day 6 (Shashti) | Oct 16, 2026 | Maa Katyayani | Crimson Red (Raktambari) |
| Day 7 (Saptami) | Oct 17, 2026 | Maa Kalaratri | Royal Blue (Neelambari) |
| Day 8 (Ashtami) | Oct 18, 2026 | Maa Mahagauri | Pink / Rose (Gulabi) |
| Day 9 (Navami) | Oct 19, 2026 | Maa Siddhidatri | Bright Purple / Violet |
| Vijayadashami | Oct 20, 2026 | Shri Ram Vijay | Golden Pitambari with Diamond Mukut |
🏛️ Temple Celebrations during Navratri in Ayodhya
| Shrine / Temple | Special Navratri Ritual | Best Visiting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram Janmabhoomi | 9-Day Nine-Color Silk Vastra Shringar of Ram Lalla | 06:30 AM (Shringar Aarti) or 07:00 PM (Sandhya Aarti) |
| Kanak Bhawan | Akhand Ramayan Path & Special Evening Jhula Bhog | 05:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
| Hanuman Garhi | Chola Shringar & Continuous Hanuman Chalisa Chanting | 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Devkali Mandir | Ancient Kuldevi temple of the Suryavanshi solar dynasty | 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Special Devi Aarti) |
| Chhoti Devkali Mandir | Sita Ji's personal Kuldevi shrine near Naya Ghat | 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM |
💡 Tips for Pilgrims Visiting During Navratri 2026
- Crowd Anticipation: Daily pilgrim inflow increases by 40–60% during Navratri. Book your hotel rooms along Ram Path or Civil Lines 2–3 weeks in advance.
- Evening Flow: Plan your temple darshan at Ram Mandir between 02:00 PM and 05:00 PM, attend the 06:00 PM Saryu Aarti at Ram Ki Paidi, and walk over to Laxman Kila for the 07:00 PM Ramlila.
- Fasting & Sattvic Food: 100% of sweet shops, restaurants, and dhabas across Ayodhya serve authentic vrat thalis (singhara flour kachoris, sabudana khichdi, and fruit chaat).
Explore related guides: Ayodhya Festival Calendar 2026, Ram Mandir Aarti Timings, and Ayodhya Sattvic Food Guide.