Saryu Aarti at Ram Ki Paidi - Timings + How to Reach

Sunset aarti by the Saryu ghats. Arrive 30 min early for a good spot. Auto from our hotel: ₹70.

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The Saryu Aarti at Ram Ki Paidi is Ayodhya's evening signature. Somewhere between Varanasi's Ganga Aarti and a village temple pooja - smaller, warmer, more participatory. Eleven priests, eleven large diyas, twilight on the river. Most pilgrims who come for Ram Mandir alone leave without seeing this. Don't be one of them.

Timings

Winter (Oct–Mar): 6:00 PM daily
Summer (Apr–Sep): 6:30 PM daily
Arrive by: 30–40 minutes early
Duration: 30–40 minutes

Getting there

Ram Ki Paidi is about 2 km from the Ram Mandir gate. Walking takes 25–30 minutes. An auto-rickshaw from the central hotel zone is ₹50–70 and takes 7–10 minutes. E-rickshaws are common, slightly cheaper, slightly slower. After the aarti, expect a 15-minute wait for transport back - almost everyone leaves at the same time.

What to expect

Lower ghat steps - closest to the priests, best for participation
Higher ghat steps - best photography angle (bring zoom)
Bhajan and chanting throughout - feel free to join
After the main aarti: floating diya ceremony - pilgrims release small earthen lamps onto the river