8 Best Places to Visit in Ayodhya, the City of Lord Rama

Jai Shree Ram!

This is how people greet each other in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is well known as the birth place for Lord Rama. It is one of the historical places of the world with lakhs of temples in every lane of the city which are highly echoed with the soothing Lord Rama Bhajans and instruments. It is a well known city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Formally, it is also known as 'Saket' and is listed as the oldest cities in the world. The city is crowded with visitors from far and wide. 

Here are 08 best places of Ayodhya which are the must visit ones for anyone who comes here.

1) Shree Rama Janam Bhumi

This Is the heart of Ayodhya which marks the sacred place of birth for Lord Rama. As per the Indian epic Ramayana, Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, is believed to be born near the river Saryu. This place has been the source of placidness since million of years for people. It is now transferred to a trust by The Supreme Court Of India to contruct the Rama Mandir. The planned design is incredibly beautiful and spectacular to be seen in real. Many Lord Rama devotees are eagerly waiting for it's construction in order to visit this sacred place.

2) Hanuman Garhi Mandir

It Is believed that Lord Hanumana is warmly devoted to Shree Rama, this is why before visiting Lord Rama Mandir everyone must worship Hanuman Garhi Temple. Lord Hanuman is so close to Lord Rama's heart that Hanuman Garhi Mandir is placed just 1 kilometer away from Rama Janm Bhumi Mandir. When you visit Hanuman Garhi Mandir you will definitely feel the presence of Him inside the temple once you step on his bestowed stairs which will straightway lead to his magnificent darbaar. The serene atmosphere filled up with the soothing fragrance of Lord Hanuman's favorite 'Besan Laddoo' all in the air makes it a must visit.

3) Kanak Bhavan Mandir

This temple presents a detailed sculpture of the life of Lord Sri Ram ji & Godess Sita ji. According to folklore, it was a wedding present by the mother of Godess Sita Ji to her. It deserves a special attention because of its unique architecture and excusitise murals depicting the intricate artwork that adorns the walls and gain insights into the epic tale of Ramayana.

4) Nageshwar Nath Mandir

It is a revered spot for Lord Shiva's devotees which carries a unique tale of how Lord Rama himself installed the Shiva Linga in the temple before starting the embarking journey to Lanka. The spiritual aura created by the incredible Lord Shiva Linga attracts the devotees.

5) Guptar Ghat

As the name suggests, this place is believed to be the one in which Lord Rama was  said to have taken Jala Samadhi, a symbolic immersion in the river, after ruling in Ayodhya dynasty for a very long period of time. People who visit this Ghat experience a serene and peaceful environment with the cold breeze of Saryu River. The boats are available to make the visitors sail into the river and make their mind feel refreshed with the waves. There are few vendors who sell snacks and add upon the excitement visiting this place.

6) Rama ki paedi

It comprises of a series of twenty-five Ghats which are for bathing purpose as it is believed that sins get vanished once the devotee takes bath into this Ghat. During the festival days, the Ghats are filled up with a thousand of devotees taking bath into the Saryu River. The Ghat gets lit up with the colorful lights falling upon the architecture making it beautiful to the eyes. The sunrise and sunset moments makes the Ghat a worth visit. 

7) Tulsi Smarak Bhavan Museum

It Is the famous tourist attraction as it is totally dedicated to the work and life of the famous poet, Goswami Tulsidas, who is known for his epic work, Ramacharitamanas. Manuscripts, painting and sculptures related to Tulsidas adds upon the importance of this place. If you are highly interested in the Indian history of spirituality and literature and want to dig upon the rich cultural heritage of this historical place Ayodhya, then it should not be missed at all.

8) Swarg Dwar

'Gateway of Heaven' or Swarg Dwaar' is the place where one can witness that the holy truth of life and death is inevitable and cannot be escaped even by Lord Rama who came to this planet as a human being. One must visit this place so as to experience the spiritual fact that Lord Rama escaped this planet earth after His epic life journey mentioned in Ramayana from this place.

If you are a real devotee of Lord Rama then you will definitely feel His presence in the city Ayodhya in every lane and in every person you will meet here. There is some amazing charm of Lord Rama and His biggest devotee Lord Hanuman which make this secular city a place to visit once a while in one's lifetime.

Sita Ram!