Ayodhya Tourism
Ayodhya is situated on the right bank of the river Ghagra
or Saryu, as it is called within sacred precincts, on
latitude 26o 48’ north and longitude 82o
13’ east in north India. Just 6 km from Faizabad, Ayodhya
is a popular pilgrim centre. This town is closely associated
with Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The
ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was
founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindu. For centuries, it was the
capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty of which Lord
Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya during ancient
times was known as Kaushaldesa.
Skand and some other Puranas rank Ayodhya as one of
the seven most sacred cities of India. It was the venue of
many an event in Hindu mythology, today pre-eminently a
temple town, Ayodhya is also famous for its close association with the
epic Ramayana. It is a city of immense antiquity full of
historical significance and sacred temples. The Atharvaveda
described Ayodhya as `a city built by Gods and being
prosperous as paradise itself’. The illustrious ruling
dynasty of this region were the Ikshvakus of the solar clan
(Suryavansa). According to tradition, Ikshvakus was the
eldest son of Vaivasvata Manu,
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.
Festivals : Shravan Jhoola Mela (July-August),
Parikrama Mela (October-November), Ram Navmi
(March-April), Rathyatra (June-July), Saryu Snan (October-November),
Ram Vivah (November), Ramayan Mela.
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