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Ayodhya Temple Adjusts Daily Schedule Starting November 1

The temple in Ayodhya will open its doors at 4 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., shifting from the previous 3:45 a.m.‑10:30 p.m. timings.

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Key Points

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Opening time changed from 3:45 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Closing time changed from 10:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Key rituals like Mangala Aarti (4:30 a.m.), Shringar Aarti (6:30 a.m.), and Raj Bhog (11:30 a.m.) have new slots.

Seasonal shift reflects longer nights and shorter days in the autumn months.

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Morning prayers such as Mangala Aarti will begin at 4:30 a.m., followed by a series of rituals throughout the day.

The changes align with seasonal adjustments, as evenings become longer in autumn.

The revised timetable will be effective from 1 November.

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darshan

the act of viewing the sacred image

aarti

a devotional ceremony with lighted lamps and singing

bhog

food offered to the deity as part of worship

abhishek

a ritual of pouring sacred water over the deity's image

shringar

the decoration and adornment of the deity

naivedya

food presented to the deity after prayers

seasonal

pertaining to a particular time of year

ritual

a formal, repeated ceremony performed for religious reasons

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