Babri Masjid
Religious Site Former 16th-century mosque site with major historical dispute
The Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya carries a complex history-its 1992 demolition and the site’s religious-political significance draw pilgrims, historians and visitors interested in archaeology and contemporary India.
The Babri Masjid was a mosque located in Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh, India, and the site became the focus of a long-running and highly contentious religious and political dispute. The structure and its site have been central to a major communal and legal controversy in India.
The mosque was demolished on 6 December 1992 following mass mobilisations at the site, an act that led to widespread communal violence across India. After decades of legal proceedings, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment on 9 November 2019 resolving the title dispute and directing that the contested land be handed over for construction of a Hindu temple while allocating alternate land for a mosque.
The site sits in the city of Ayodhya, a place of longstanding religious significance for Hindu traditions, and remains a focal point for pilgrimage, politics and public memory in India.
- 1992 Demolition: The mosque was demolished on 6 December 1992, an event that triggered nationwide communal unrest in India.
- 2019 Supreme Court Ruling: On 9 November 2019 the Supreme Court of India ruled on the land dispute and directed that the site be given for construction of a Hindu temple while allocating alternate land for a mosque.
How to Get to Babri Masjid #
The historic Babri Masjid site is in central Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Arrive by train to Ayodhya Junction (or nearby Faizabad stations) or by bus from Lucknow; road access is via NH27/other regional highways. From the local railway station or bus stand it’s a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride into the Ram Janmabhoomi area in the city center.
Tips for Visiting Babri Masjid #
- The historic Babri Masjid site has been redeveloped as the Ram Janmabhoomi complex; check the temple trust's official website for current visiting rules, ticketing and timed-entry slots before you go.
- Book a timed entry or darshan slot through the temple's official portal to avoid long queues and to ensure you meet any ID or documentation requirements typically enforced at the complex.
- Visit early morning on a weekday to avoid the biggest crowds and high daytime heat; expect strict security screening and follow instructions about prohibited items and footwear removal at the shrine.
Best Time to Visit Babri Masjid #
Visit during the cool, dry months (October-March) for the most comfortable weather and easier travel around the site.
Weather & Climate near Babri Masjid #
Babri Masjid's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 39°C. Abundant rainfall (1085 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (332 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (315 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
