Ayodhya Ram Temple Plans 90-Day Pass Booking, Raises Quota

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced on Sunday, October 18, that it has raised the daily online quota for Sugam Darshan at Ayodhya’s Ram temple from 975 to 2,000 passes. It also announced plans to extend advance booking from 15 days to 90 days, giving devotees more time to arrange their visits.

According to The Economic Times, the higher daily quota has taken effect immediately, but the longer booking window, additional release stages and verification-based confirmations will be introduced in phases after software changes and testing. Devotees should therefore distinguish the announced arrangements from features already operating.

The Trust said the changes are intended to improve access, help visitors plan ahead and reduce reliance on intermediaries. Its chief executive officer, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.), has been tasked with overseeing implementation.

Seven advance releases and a same-day option

Under the revised arrangement, passes will be released at seven points before a visit: 90, 62, 30, 14, seven, three and one day in advance. An eighth release will offer same-day Tatkal passes for those making short-notice visits.

Rather than concentrating registration at a single opening time, the staggered schedule is intended to give devotees several opportunities to secure a pass. The Trust will also review demand and booking arrangements to assess whether the daily allocation can be increased further.

Advance applications will require verification

The Trust is developing a verification-based booking process to deter automated registrations and misuse. Under that proposed system, an advance application will not receive immediate confirmation: applicants will generally be informed of the decision within 24 to 48 hours after technical checks.

Submitting an application will not guarantee a pass. Same-day Tatkal bookings will be exempt from this waiting period and, according to the announcement, will receive instant confirmation.

The Trust is also strengthening technical safeguards against unauthorised bookings and other irregularities. These changes are intended to identify suspicious activity and improve genuine devotees’ chances of obtaining passes.

Passes are free; use the authorised portal

Sugam Darshan passes remain entirely free. The Trust has advised devotees not to pay anyone for a pass or approach intermediaries for recommendations, and to book only through its authorised website, https://online.srjbtkshetra.org.

For complaints about anyone demanding or collecting money for passes, the Trust announced the helpline 80095 22111 and email address report@srjbtk.org. These reporting channels are expected to become operational within one week of the announcement, rather than necessarily being available immediately. The Trust said complaints would be examined and appropriate action taken.