Ayodhya is situated in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is one of most holiest cities in the country. It is the birthplace of Lord Ram, which is also a major site in the epic Ramayana. The city is also known as a temple town as it has several iconic mandirs (temples) dedicated to Lord Ram.
The newly inaugurated Ram Mandir is a must-visit in Ayodhya. It features the statue of Lord Ram as a child, known as 'Ram Lalla'. The intricately designed Nagara-style building of the temple is mesmerising and the temple complex holds immense divinity.
Located in Sai Nagar, Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. It is one of the most important temples in Ayodhya and it is customary to visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Established in the name of the local deity, Lord Nageshwarnath, the Nageshwarnath Temple is located adjacent to the Theri Bazaar in Ayodhya. It is believed to have been established by Kusha, Lord Rama's son.
Situated on the north-western side of the Ram Mandir in Rajkot, Sita ki Rasoi is believed to be an ancient kitchen used by goddess Sita herself. One among the two kitchens revered in Sita's name, this Sita Ki Rasoi is a basement kitchen.
The Kanak Bhawan is established towards the northeastern corner of the Ram Mandir in Tulsi Nagar. Constructed in 1891, this temple is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar (House of Gold). It is dedicated to Lord Ram and his wife, Goddess Sita.
Established in the memory of 16th-century saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas, the Tulsi Smarak Bhawan is believed to have been the place where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas. The smarak also houses a research centre called the ‘Ayodhya Research Sansthan’ and a massive library.
Ram ki Paidi is a series of ghats on the bank of the Saryu River. A large number of pilgrims visit every day to take a sacred bath in holy Saryu waters. The riverfront brings forth a majestic landscape, especially on floodlit nights.