Discover the Glory of Ayodhya

Introduction:

• Ayodhya, the historical city ruled by Lord Shri Ram for 30 years, is renowned for its cultural and religious significance.
• Recently, Ayodhya has gained attention for its grandeur and the construction of the Shri Ram Mandir.
• The city, now flourishing like a capital again, is a dream destination for many Indians.

Important Historical and Religious Sites in Ayodhya:

1. Saryu River Ghats;

• Located 1-2 km from the new Ayodhya railway station.
• Notable Ghats: Raj Ghat, Janki Ghat, Dashrath Ghat, Lakshman Ghat, and Guptar Ghat.
• Evening prayer ceremonies: 5 pm in winters, 6 pm in summers.
• World’s longest solar street light program established here.

2. Notable Temples Near Saryu River;

• Ram Janki Temple
• Hanuman Temple
• Narsingh Temple
• Old Charan Paduka Temple

3. Ram Ki Pauni;

• Famous for its series of temples and Diwali light shows.
• Green gardens and bright lights make it a scenic spot.

4. Nageshwarnath Mahadev Temple;

• Built by Lord Ram’s son, Kush.
• Located near Ram Ki Pauni.
• Story: Kush built the temple in honor of a snake girl devotee of Shiva.

5. Lata Mangeshkar Chowk;

• Features a 14-ton, 40-feet-long Veena in memory of Lata Mangeshkar.
• New selfie point of Ayodhya.

6. Hanuman Gadi;

• Located 1 km from Ayodhya City.
• Important for seeking Hanuman Ji’s permission before visiting Shri Ram.
• Features a statue of Anjani Mata with a young Hanuman Ji.

7. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple;

• New temple being built at the birthplace of Shri Ram.
• Grand inauguration on 22nd January.
• Nearby Dashrath Mahal, where Shri Ram spent his childhood.

8. Kanak Bhawan;

• Formerly made of pure gold, given to Sita Ji by Kaikeyi Mata.
• Now an important temple with regular bhajan kirtans.

Additional Educational and Cultural Sites:

9. Educational Platform: Shikshanam;

• Offers courses on Sanskrit and Hindu Darshans.
• Features recorded video classes and live sessions.
• Special offer on 22nd January for the first 108 students.

10. Treta’s Thakur Temple;

• 2.5 km from Kanak Bhawan.
• Known for idols made of special black stone.
• Historical significance from King Vikramaditya’s era.

11. Tulsi Smarak Bhavan;

• Dedicated to Tulsidas Ji.
• Features a museum and daily Ramlila performances.

12. Jain Temples;

• Temples dedicated to five Tirthankars of Jain Dharma.
• Notable Temples: Adinath near Swarg Dwar, Anantnath near Golaghat, Sumannath near Ramkot, Ajitnath near Saptasagar, Abhinandan in Sarai.

13. Gurudwaras;

• Significant sites for Sikh Dharma: Brahmkund and Nazarbagh.

14. Chhoti Chhavani;

• Showcases unity between Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist Dharma.
• Features caves and Valmiki Bhavan with the entire Ramayana inscribed inside.