Ayodhya : The Sacred Birthplace of Lord Rama

Overview

Ayodhya, the holiest place for Hindus in India, is the birthplace of Lord Ram, and the city is also considered among the top seven sacred places in India. Ayodhya, a heart throbbing city of Uttar Pradesh which carries tales of ancient history, mythology, and Nawabi culture. Ayodhya is located near the banks of the Sarayu River and this beautiful pilgrimage destination was historically known as Saketa. The city of Ayodhya is a combination of beautiful historical buildings, stunning museums, blissful temples and magnificent gardens

The textbooks of Buddhists and Jains also mention that their religious leader,Gautam Buddha and Mahavira visited and lived in this city. They also believehat it was the birthplace of five Tirthankaras namely, Rishabhanatha,jitanatha, Abhinandananatha, Sumatinath and Anantnath.

The newly constructed temple of Lord Rama in Ayodhya was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on January 22, 2024.

About Ayodhya Ram Mandirs

According to the holy book of Ramayana, the ancient city of Ayodhya is where the Hindu deity Lord Rama was born. It is therefore, at his birthplace where today stands the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya. Dedicated to Lord Rama, the temple holds immense religious significance among Hindu devotees. The construction of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at Ayodhya was started by laying the ceremonial foundation stone on 5th August 2020 by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. After years of dedicated work, the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir now stands as the pride of Ayodhya. The temple has been built following the Nagara style of temple architecture and has now become one of the top pilgrimage destinations among Hindus in India and abroad. Now open to devotees, the temple opened its door for worship after the Pran Pratistha ceremony on 22nd January 2024 and worships Lord Rama in his younger form of the Ram Lalla.

Tourism in Ayodhya has been heavily influenced over the last few years especially after the construction of Ram Mandir. Ayodhya being Lord Ram’s birthplace is a popular tourist attraction in India as it attracts tourists from all over the world. Devotees visit Ayodhya to receive blessings from Lord Rama.

Attractions

List of Tourist Attractions & Places to Visit in Ayodhya

The most beautiful points of interest and places to explore near Ayodhya include the Ram Lala

Travel Info

How to Reach Ayodhya?

Ayodhya is well connected with all the major cities of the nation. One can take a train, flight, car or bus to reach the holy city of Ayodhya. Here is how to reach Ayodhya:

By Air

The nearest airport in Ayodhya is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport which is only 5 kilometres away from the Ayodhya Dham. People can also get off at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow or Prayagraj Airport. Tourists can easily hire a cab or any suitable transport to visit the required location.

By Train

The city of Ayodhya is well connected to the major cities by railways. To visit the holy town of Ayodhya, get off at Pandit Din Dayal Upadhyay Junction or one can also get off at Ayodhya Junction and Ayodhya Cantt railway station. A special train is also available to the travellers that run from Delhi to the main sites of Ramayana Circuit, Ramayana Circuit Train.

By Road

Reaching Ayodhya by road is quite flexible as the road connects to the major cities and towns of India which include Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Delhi. Direct bus routes connect the city to all major cities. One can either visit the city by hiring a cab or also use privatevehicles. A direct bus service has also been started between Ayodhya and Janakpur, in Nepal as a part of the Ramayana circuit.

Best Time to Visit Ayodhya

Some best places to visit in Ayodhya include Ram Janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman and several other sightseeing landmarks. Visiting these attractions in the months of winter is ideal as the weather is quite pleasant at that time. Although one can visit Ayodhya at any time of the year.

01 Summer (April to June)

02 Monsoon (July to September)

03 Winter (October to March)

Summer Season in Ayodhya

In Ayodhya, summer stays from the months of April to June whenthe temperature increases from 28 degrees Celsius to 45 degreesCelsius. It is therefore advisable to avoid visiting hesightseeing options although one can still visit if one wishesto.