Ram Raja Temple
Where Shri Ram is worshipped as a king
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About Ram Raja Temple
The only temple where Bhagwan Shri Ram is venerated as a reigning king, Orchha's Ram Raja Mandir began as a palace. Each day the deity receives a guard of honour, blending royal tradition with deep devotion.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Aarti08:00
- Sandhya Aarti20:00
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Ram Navami
March–AprilThe birthday of Bhagwan Shri Ram is the temple's grandest occasion, with the king-deity honoured through processions, devotional singing and great festivity across Orchha.
Vivah Panchami
November–DecemberThe divine marriage of Ram and Sita is celebrated with elaborate ceremony, recalling Orchha's deep connection to the legend of how the deity arrived from Ayodhya.
Kartik Purnima
NovemberA festive gathering of devotees who throng the temple and the banks of the Betwa river for worship of Ram Raja, the reigning king.
Poojas & Sevas
Guard of Honour & Aarti
Uniquely, the deity is given an armed guard of honour and a gun salute as a reigning monarch, a royal protocol found at no other temple in India.
Raj Bhog
The midday royal offering of food befitting a king, presented to Ram Raja with the ceremony due to a sovereign.
Travel Guide
Address
Ram Raja Temple, Orchha, Niwari, Madhya Pradesh 472246
Nearest Airport
Gwalior Airport (120 km) · Khajuraho Airport (170 km)
Nearest Railway
Jhansi Railway Station (16 km)
Best Season
October to March — pleasant weather for exploring Orchha's temples, cenotaphs and the Betwa riverside.
Dress Code
Modest attire; remove footwear before entering. Phones may be restricted inside the sanctum.
How to reach
Reach Jhansi by train from Delhi, Bhopal and Agra, then drive about 16 km to Orchha; the temple sits in the heart of the historic town beside its palaces.
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