Ram Temple Trust Extends Sugam Darshan Pass Booking to 90 Days
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust extends Sugam Darshan pass bookings to 90 days and increases daily passes to 2,000 for easier access.
Planning a trip to Ayodhya just got much easier for millions of devotees. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced a significant expansion in the availability and booking window for Sugam Darshan Pass booking, ensuring that more pilgrims can seek the blessings of Shri Ram Lalla with greater convenience and transparency.
Major Shift in Booking Window and Capacity
In a move to make the darshan process more accessible, the Trust has decided to extend the advance booking window from a mere 15 days to a substantial 90 days. This decision was finalized following high-level discussions between Trust General Secretary Pujya Swami Govinddev Giri Ji Maharaj, CEO Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.), the IT department, and other Trust representatives.
Beyond the extended timeline, the Trust is also boosting the volume of passes. The number of online passes issued daily has been increased from 975 to 2,000, with the Trust indicating that this number could rise further based on the demand from devotees.
A New Phased Booking System
To streamline the process and avoid last-minute rushes, the Trust is introducing a structured, seven-stage release for advance passes. Devotees will now be able to book passes at the following intervals before their scheduled visit:
- 90 days
- 62 days
- 30 days
- 14 days
- 7 days
- 3 days
- 1 day
Additionally, an eighth stage has been created specifically for Tatkal passes, which will be available for those seeking same-day entry.
Cracking Down on Misuse and Middlemen
To ensure that passes reach genuine devotees and are not hoarded by bots or intermediaries, the Trust is implementing a verification-based booking system. This technical upgrade aims to stop automated bookings and ensure fair distribution.
Under this new system, the confirmation process will vary:
- Advance Applicants: Will typically receive a decision on their application within 24 to 48 hours following technical verification.
- Tatkal Applicants: Will receive instant confirmation for same-day passes.
Important Warning: Passes are Free
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has issued a stern warning to all devotees: Sugam Darshan passes are completely free of cost. Pilgrims are urged not to pay any individual or agent to obtain these passes.
To combat corruption and fraud, the Trust is launching:
- A dedicated telephone helpline.
- An email reporting facility to lodge complaints against those demanding payment for passes.
How to Book Safely
Devotees are advised to use only the official authorized website for all bookings: https://online.srjbtkshetra.org. The Trust emphasized that security measures are being updated to prevent technical misuse and unauthorized bookings.
While the increase in daily online passes is already active, the phased booking intervals and the verification system will be rolled out progressively following software testing and updates. These measures are designed to ensure that every devotee can obtain a pass directly, without the need for recommendations or third-party intermediaries.