Spread over 125 acres in Motihari, the Viraat Ramayan Mandir is conceived as the world’s largest open-air temple depicting the entire Ramayana story in sculpted form. Initiated in 2007 by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the complex combines 100+ monasteries, temples, museums and cultural centers, aiming to be a major pilgrimage and cultural hub.
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The complex blends Dravidian, Nagara and Kerala styles. Massive stone relief panels depict Ramayana episodes, while over 100 shrines house deities from the epic. Grand corridors and pillared halls connect various thematic zones.
08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
₹50 per adult; ₹25 per child
October – March & Ram Navami
Basic dorms and private rooms within temple complex.
Cottages amidst oak trees, 2 km from the site.
Vegetarian thalis and local snacks inside complex.
“An awe-inspiring journey through the epic, beautifully sculpted.”
“The scale and detail are simply unparalleled.”
“A must-see for every Ramayana devotee and art lover.”
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