Darshan & Aarti Timings
This page covers shrine history, architecture, and practical visiting hacks. For daily live aarti hours and e-pass slots, see our dedicated timings guide.
Full Sita Ki Rasoi history & visitor guide Presiding Deity
Sita Mata
Daily Timings
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location & Distance
800 m from Ram Mandir
Entry Fee
Free Entry
Photography
Allowed in Courtyards
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Spiritual Significance & History
Sita Ki Rasoi marks the tradition that Sita cooked here for her family for the first time after her marriage - the moment the divine consort became the household's nourisher. A Devi Annapurna idol and preserved symbolic kitchen utensils sit at the centre of the shrine.
It is one of the few Ayodhya temples where all four sons of Dashrath are venerated together with their wives, giving the sanctum a completeness most other shrines don't have.
Essential Tips for Devotees
- Walk here straight from Kanak Bhawan - it's just 3 minutes south, effectively next door.
- Early morning (8-10 AM) is quieter, before the Kanak Bhawan crowds arrive.
- A meaningful stop for newly married couples and anyone seeking blessings for the household.
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Last updated: 26 October 2026. Sources: SRJBTKT Official, UP Tourism.