Ayodhya Ram Mandir Locker Facility & Mobile Rules (2026)
Published by Ayodhya Dharshan Editorial Team | Updated October 16, 2026
Critical Devotee Advisory: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust enforces high-grade security protocols. Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earbuds, power banks, pens, and leather belts are strictly banned inside the darshan queue. Here is how to deposit your belongings quickly without getting stuck in long lines.
1. Where to Submit Mobile Phones, Wallets & Bags
When you arrive at Janmabhoomi Path (the main pedestrian pilgrimage corridor leading to the temple), you will encounter the state-of-the-art Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC):
- Locker Capacity: Over 25,000 computerized, numbered locker units managed directly by the Trust.
- Cost: 100% Free. No locker fee or deposit charge is levied.
- Receipt System: The staff scans your belongings, secures them in a numbered box, and hands you a photographic barcode token or wristband. You present this token after darshan to retrieve your items.
- Luggage & Trolley Bags: Heavy suitcases and trolley bags are not accepted in standard mobile lockers. Heavy luggage must be deposited at the cloakroom near Ayodhya Dham Railway Station or left safely at your hotel/private cab.
2. Complete List: Prohibited vs. Allowed Items
To avoid being turned back at the multi-tier metal detector scanners, review this checklist before joining the queue:
| Prohibited Items (Must Deposit in Locker) | Permitted Items (Allowed in Darshan Queue) |
|---|---|
| ❌ Mobile phones, smartphones & tablets | ✅ Physical government ID card (Aadhaar / Voter ID) |
| ❌ Smartwatches, digital bands & earphones | ✅ Cash, coins & cloth wallets (Non-leather) |
| ❌ Leather belts, leather purses & leather jackets | ✅ Prescription medicines & small medical glasses |
| ❌ Keys with electronic fobs, pens & lighters | ✅ Traditional puja prasad purchased inside premises |
| ❌ Cigarettes, gutkha, paan & outside food | ✅ Woollen socks & shawls (During winter season) |
3. Pro-Tips: How to Save 45 Minutes on Locker Queues
During peak hours (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM), the queue at the locker deposit counters can stretch to 30–45 minutes:
- Leave Phones in Hotel / Private Cab: If you book your yatra with Ayodhya Dharshan, your dedicated private chauffeur stays parked nearby. You can safely lock all phones, belts, and bags inside your cab and proceed directly through the fast darshan scanner.
- Wear Elastic Waist Kurtas / Dhotis: Avoid wearing trousers requiring leather belts. Traditional cotton or linen attire makes the physical frisking effortless.
- Designate One Family Member: If you must use the Trust lockers, place all family phones inside one single cloth pouch so your family only receives one locker token rather than standing in multiple queues.
- Footwear Counter: Free shoe racks are available immediately adjacent to the locker centre. Note your rack number carefully or take mental note of landmark pillars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I take pictures inside Ayodhya Ram Mandir?
No photography or videography is allowed anywhere inside the sanctum sanctorum or temple courtyard. Photography is strictly prohibited to maintain sanctity and security.
Q2: What happens if I accidentally reach the scanner with my phone?
Security personnel will not allow you to enter and you will be asked to exit the queue, walk back to the Pilgrim Facilitation Centre, deposit the device, and rejoin the darshan line from the beginning.
Q3: Are wheelchairs available for elderly pilgrims?
Yes, free wheelchairs with attendants and electric golf carts are provided at Janmabhoomi Path for senior citizens and physically challenged yatris.
Q4: Are prasad offerings allowed inside from outside vendors?
Devotees are advised to purchase the official Trust Elaichi Dana and Ladoo prasad packets inside the temple counters rather than carrying loose perishables from outside stalls.
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