Ayodhya parikrama dates: 18 and 20 November 2026

According to the Ayodhya district administration's schedule, as reported by the Free Press Journal and Newstrack, Chaudah Kosi Parikrama and Akshay Navami fall on 18 November 2026. Panchkosi Parikrama follows on Devuthani Ekadashi, 20 November, and Kartik Purnima snan in the Saryu is scheduled for 24 November.

For pilgrims planning a visit to Ayodhya, the dates are:

• 18 November 2026: Chaudah Kosi (14 kosi) Parikrama, together with Akshay Navami.
• 20 November 2026: Panchkosi (5 kosi) Parikrama on Devuthani Ekadashi.
• 24 November 2026: Kartik Purnima snan, the holy dip in the Saryu.

Exact start times remain unconfirmed in these reports. Check local notices from the Ayodhya district administration before setting out. The administration has been reviewing arrangements for the parikramas and the Kartik Purnima mela, with attention to security and cleanliness.

If visiting the temple too, consult Ram Mandir darshan timings. Read about the Ayodhya heritage trail when planning the rest of your visit.

Bowing to Ayodhya and her people

At the start of the Ramcharitmanas, Goswami Tulsidas bows to Ayodhya and the Saryu:

बंदउँ अवध पुरी अति पावनि। सरजू सरि कलि कलुष नसावनि॥ प्रनवउँ पुर नर नारि बहोरी। ममता जिन्ह पर प्रभुहि न थोरी॥१॥

Ramcharitmanas, Bal Kand, Doha 16, Chaupai 1

I bow to the most holy city of Ayodhya and to the river Saryu, which destroys the impurities of the Kali age. Then I bow to the men and women of that city, on whom the Lord's affection is great.

His reverence includes the city's people. As we read this passage in Bal Kand, we can carry that respect into our conduct: leave a place clean and speak patiently to those around us.

While walking the parikrama or remembering it from home, repeat Shri Ram's name for a few minutes with attention.