Aarti passes at Ram Mandir are free, booked on exactly one site: online.srjbtkshetra.org, the trust’s own portal. The trust states it charges no fee and authorises no agents — anyone selling a pass is outside the system. Last checked: 01 October 2026.
Note: this walkthrough is built from the trust’s site and Times of India’s reporting on the pass process. The portal is a live system and its screens change; our screenshot set from a hands-on booking session will be added soon, and this page will be re-verified monthly in season.
1Open the official portal
Go to online.srjbtkshetra.org. The page is titled “Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Official Booking Portal)”. The trust displays a warning against agents there — treat it as the ground truth about who may book.
2Choose aarti booking and your slot
Three aartis run daily: Mangal at 4:00 AM, Shringar at 6:00 AM, Shayan at 10:00 PM. Pick the aarti and date; available dates appear on the portal itself. (The advance booking window — how many days ahead bookings open — is not stated on any source we could verify. Check the portal; do not trust third-party claims.)
3Enter devotee details
Per Times of India’s reporting on the process: name, age, Aadhaar number, mobile number and city. Use details exactly matching the ID you will carry.
4Save the receipt and carry the ID
A physical copy of the ID you booked with is mandatory for entry — an original or printout, not a screenshot on your phone (phones are not allowed inside anyway).
5Confirm attendance a day ahead
The portal sends an SMS/email reminder to confirm attendance about 24 hours before the aarti; the confirmation link stays active until one hour before. Skipping this step can forfeit the slot.
What to know before you book
| Point | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | None — trust statement | Verified — official source |
| Portal | online.srjbtkshetra.org | Verified — official source |
| Per-aarti pass capacity | ~30 pass-holders (2024 report) | Reported — may be stale |
| ID requirement | Physical copy mandatory | Reported (TOI, Jan 2024) |
| Confirmation step | 24 h before; link live till 1 h before | Reported (TOI, Jan 2024) |
| Advance window | Unknown — no verifiable source | Unconfirmed — check portal |
| Trust toll-free helpline | 1860-180-1992 | Verified — official source |
Avoiding the common traps
- Anyone selling a “paid” aarti or darshan pass. The trust charges nothing. A paid UPSTDC (state tourism) package exists as a separate official product — but agents reselling “trust passes” are not official.
- Booking through look-alike websites. Check the address bar: only srjbtkshetra.org and online.srjbtkshetra.org are the trust’s.
- Screenshot-only IDs. Entry needs the physical ID copy.
- Festival-week assumptions. Around Deepotsav and Ram Navami, demand spikes and timings can shift — re-read the trust’s notices that week.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ram Mandir aarti pass free?
Yes — the trust’s site states it charges no fee for aarti and darshan passes, and displays its no-agent warning on the booking portal itself (last checked 1 October 2026).
How many days in advance can I book?
No verifiable source states the advance window. The portal shows available dates when you book — that is the reliable answer.
Can I book an aarti pass for my parents from my phone?
The portal is a web app usable on mobile. Remember each devotee needs their own details and the physical ID copy at entry.
What happens if I miss the 24-hour confirmation?
Per the reported process, the confirmation link closes one hour before the aarti. If you miss it, contact the trust helpdesk (05278-292000, +91-80095-22111) rather than assuming entry.
