Religious Places in Ayodhya

Ayodhya attracts numerous national and international tourists especially the pilgrims because of its religious places. The city is considered sacred and holy as it is believed to be the birth place of Lord Rama. Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya is believed to be the actual location of Lord Rama's birth. The popular Babri Masjid built by Mughal Emperor Babur was also situated at the very same location.

Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid: Sai Nagar, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Kanak Bhavan mandir in the city is dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. The temple is said to be the wedding gift of Goddess Sita’s mother to Lord Rama and goddess Sita. The temple is also called as “Sone-ke-Ghar”. In the temple Lord Rama and Goddess Sita pose with golden crown along with Lord Rama’s three brothers. The temple stands as an excellent example of ancient architecture.

Kanak Bhavan: NH 28, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Hanuman Garhi is yet another popular pilgrim destination in the sacred town dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This shrine is a massive construction in the heart of the city with a four-sided fort and a 76-step stairway leads to the mandir. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman lived in caves here to safeguard Ram Janmabhoomi and Ramkot. The temple has a giant statue of Maa Anjani holding kid Hanuman in her laps, it is also believed that the long lasting wishes of Hanuman's devotees get fulfilled on visiting Hanuman Garhi. This is one of the most popular Hanuman Temples in India which is visited by thousands of devotees each year.

Hanuman Garhi: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 22412

Ramkot in the west of the city is dedicated to Lord Rama and it is a very popular tourist destination in India which attracts international tourists on its premise. “Ram Navami” is celebrated at a grand scale here which marks the birthday of Lord Rama; on the very day, lakhs of devotees march towards Ramkot.

Mani Prabat and Sugriv Prabat are ancient earth moulds discovered in Ayodhya. The location also had a stupa built by emperor Ashoka. According to Ramayana, Lord Hanuman carried a big mountain containing Sanjivini herb to cure the poison of Lord Lakshman in Sri Lanka, while flying in air holding the mountain a small piece of the mountain fell in Ayodhya which is believed to be Mani Prabat which is about 65-feet high. Swarg Dwar in the city is meant to the actual location of cremation of Lord Rama.

Nageshwarnath Temple in Ayodhya was built by Lord Rama’s son Kush. Shivaratri festival is celebrated at a grand scale in this temple which attracts thousands of devotees across the state. As per Hindu mythology Kush lost his armlet while bathing in River Sarayu. Kush's armlet was brought back to him by a Nag-Kanya. The Nag Kanya was devoted to Lord Shiva. Kush fell in love with Nag-Kanya and built for her this Nageshwarnath temple. This temple was said to be the only surviving location for a longer period while huge part of Ayodhya city was covered by thick forest and the rest of all was ruined. King Vikramaditya on visiting the city identified the temple and brought Ayodhya city to light.
The Sikh Gurudwaras in Ayodhya sited on Brahm Kund and Nazarbagh is said be closely associated with Sikh gurus Guru Govind Singh Ji, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Gurudwara Ayodhya: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Places of Worship in Ayodhya

Ayodhya is popular for Hindu mandirs most of them are dedicated to Lord Rama, Jain Mandir as many of the Jain Tirthankar like Adinath, Abhinandanath, Sumatinath and Anantnath were born in this holy city. Here is the detailed list of places of worship in Ayodhya.

Yugal Bihar Saket Dham Mandir
Saryu Bridge
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Phone no.: 099 58 302901

Shri Lakshman Kila
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Shri Ram Harshan Kunj
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Sri Ram Vallabha Kunj Janki Ghat Ayodhya Ji
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Ram Priya Mandir
NH 28
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Biahuti Bhawan
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Phone no.:078 29 755479

Nepali Temple
NH 28
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224001

Chhoti Devkali Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Sri Laxmi Narain Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Tulsi Smarak
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Swaminarayan Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Raj Dwar Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Jalpa Mandir
NH 28
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Birla Mandir
NH 28
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Mani Parvat Temple
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Shiva Mandir
NH 28
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Jain Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Chhota Hanuman Mandir
Chowk Ayodhya Road
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Hanumat Vatika
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Vishisht Dhyan Yog Ashram
Tulsi Nagar
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Phone no.: 05278 234 038

Mahirshi Mahesh Yogi Ashram
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Totadri Math
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Shwetambar Temple
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Amawan Temple
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Shri Ayodhya Jain Tirth
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Digambar Akhadda
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

RamJanki
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Sugreev Teela
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Achari Temple
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Sri Ram Charan Goshala
Rani Bazar Colony
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Naya Shish Mahal Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath Ashram
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Hanuman Mandir
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Valmiki Ramayana Bhawan
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Dhobi Mandir Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Vanprasth Ashramam
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Raghunath Ji Ki Chhowni
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

Shri Ram Mantrarth Mandapam
Harshan Nagar
Ayodhya Bypass
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Phone no.: 05278 232 317

Naya Ghat
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

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