Ayodhya and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
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Ancient city on the Saryu, revered as the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram, with the new Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
Pilgrimage siteAyodhya districtBest time to visit: October to March; Ram Navami and Deepotsav (Diwali)
Highlights
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, built in the Nagara style; pran pratishtha held on 22 January 2024
- Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan temples
- Ram ki Paidi ghats on the Saryu
- Deepotsav, when the ghats are lit with lakhs of lamps on the eve of Diwali
Significance
Ayodhya is one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism. It also has a place in Jain tradition as the birthplace of several Tirthankaras.