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of Interest |Accessbilty |
Festivals & Fairs | Accomodation
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| The
Hanuman Garhi |
| Situated
in the centre of the town, this temple is approachable by a flight of 76 steps.
Legend has it that Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi or
Ramkot. The main temple contains the statue of Maa Anjani, with Bal Hanuman seated
on her lap. The faithful believe that all their wishes are granted with a visit
to this holy shrine. A massive structure in the shape of a four sided
fort with circular bastions at each corner houses a temple of Hanuman and is the
most popular shrine in Ayodhya. |
|
Kanak Bhawan |
| This has
images of Sri Rama and Sita wearing gold crowns. It is also known as Sone-ke-Ghar.
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| Ramkote |
| The chief
place of worship in Ayodhya is the site of the ancient citadel of Ramkot which
stands on an elevated ground in the western part of the city. Although visited
by pilgrims throughout the year, this sacred place attracts devotees from all
over India and abroad, on `Ram Navami, the day of Lords birth, which is celebrated
with great pomp and show, in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April).
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| Swarg
Dwar |
| According
to mythology, Lord Rama is said to have been cremated here. |
| Mani
Parbat and Sugriv Parbat |
| The
first of these ancient earth mounds is identified with a stupa built by the Emperor
Ashoka, while the second is believed to be an ancient monastery. |
| Treta
ke Thakur |
| This
temple stands at the place where Rama is said to have performed the Ashvamedha
Yajnya. About 300 years ago the Raja of kulu built a new temple here, which was
improved by Ahalyabai Hokar of Indore during 1784, at the same time the adjoining
Ghats were also built. The initial idols in black sandstone were recovered from
Saryu and placed in the new temple, famous as Kaleram-ka-Mandir. |
| Nageshwarnath
Temple. |
| The
temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been established by Kush the son of Rama.
Legend has it that Kush lost his armlet, while bathing in the Saryu, which was
picked up by a Nag-Kanya, who fell in love with him. As she was a devotee of Shiva,
Kush erected this temple for her. It is said that this has been the only temple
to have survived till the time of Vikramaditya, the rest of city had fallen into
ruins and was covered by dense forests. It was by means of this temple that Vikramaditya
was able to locate Ayodhya and the sites of different shrines here. The festival
of Shivratri is celebrated here with great pomp and splendour |
| Other
places of interest |
| Rishabhadeo
Jain Temple, Brahma Kund, Amawan Temple, Tulsi Chaura, Laxman Quila, Angad Tila,
Shri Rama Janaki Birla Temple, Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, Ram ki Paidi, Kaleramji ka
Mandir, Datuvan Kund, Janki Mahal, Gurudwara Brahma Kund, Ram Katha Museum, Valmiki
Ramayan Bhawan, are among other places of interest in Ayodhya. |