Ayodhya | Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya

Ayodhya is the city situated on the bank of Sarayu River in Uttar pradesh India, Ayodhya is the birth place of the Lord Rama, It is also known as the Sakat due to its association with Lord Ganesha. It holds immense religious,cultural and historical significance, especially for the Hindu, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Ayodhya is the oldest cities in the entire world. In Ramayana describe ayodhya as a prosperous city filled with grand palaces, beautiful gardens and advanced infrastructure.

In ancient time was thriving center of trade, culture and sprituality. It rise and fall of several dynasties like Mughal, Guptas and Mauryas, each of them leaving there imprint on the architectural and cultural landscape. 

For Million of devotees, Ayodhya is not a simple place, it is the place of sacred piligrmage that nourishes the soul and flame of devotion. The most significant religious site, believed to be the bithplace of Lord Rama.

Places to Visit in Ayodhya

1. Ram Janmabhoomi

The Ram Janmabhoomi is the place of birth of  Lord Rama. The Place was a centre of religious and historical important for century. According the Hindu Lord Rama is the Seventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu.

2. Hanuman Garhi

Hanuman garhi a temple dedicated to lord hanuman, The Temple was built in 10th century by the Saint named baba Abhay Ram Das. The Temple is situated at a little height to climb 76 step up. It is a Fortified with four bastions look like a fort. Devotees belive that the lord hanuman leave here to protect ayodhya and the people of ayodhya. The structure is unique idol of hanuman in setting posture with his mother Anjani Ji on his lap. The Time of opening is from 5am to 8 pm. 

3. Kanak Bhawan

Kanak Bhawan is dedicate to Lord Sita and Lord Rama, It is also known as "Golden Palace". The Palace was gifted by the Queen KaiKeyi to the Lord Sita after the marriage to Lord Rama. The temple is unique, because it has a divine and loving posture. The Timing of the temple is 6 to 12 pm and 4 to 9 pm.

4. Nageshwarnath Temple

This Temple was associated to Lord Shiva, It was established by the Kush, the son of the lord Rama. It is one of the most attractive for devotees. Timing of the temple is from 5 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm. 

5. Guptar Ghat

Guptar ghat is a sacred river bank on the sarayu river, where the lord rama take a final departure from the earth. It is believed that lord rama took samadhi.