The first full lunar eclipse of 2024 prompts a full-day closure of public darshan at Ayodhya’s Ram Lalla Temple on March 3. From 9 AM to 8:30 PM, the shrine’s doors will remain shut, adhering strictly to scriptural injunctions against temple activities during grahan.
Early risers can still join the Mangala and Shringar Aartis before the lockdown begins. These pre-dawn and morning rituals maintain the temple’s spiritual rhythm, offering a brief window for worship.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust issued guidelines emphasizing the sanctity of the period. Eclipse timings demand focus on internal pujas, shielding them from external footfall.
Coordination with law enforcement ensures smooth implementation. A letter from Trust representative Dr. Anil Mishra to Ayodhya’s ASP highlights the schedule shift and calls for robust security to manage crowds effectively.
Devotees, take note: March 3 darshan is limited to morning hours only. The extended wait post-eclipse respects traditions that view such events as moments for introspection and special rites. Regular access returns March 4, restoring the temple’s vibrant routine.
As lakhs flock to Ayodhya post-Pran Pratishtha, this eclipse protocol reminds us of timeless rituals guiding modern faith practices.