Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya
The temple at the birthplace of Shri Ram in Ayodhya: its story, architecture, the idol of Ram Lalla, how darshan works and practical tips for visitors.
॥ Jai Shri Ram ॥
Shri Ram Janmabhumi, Ayodhya: the life of Ram, the Ramayana and a complete pilgrim guide
What Shri Ram said, what he did and why it still shows the road of life — together with every place in Ayodhya, its story, and the practical help a visitor needs.
Places in AyodhyaTemples, ghats and their stories
RamayanaAll seven kandas in plain words
Road of lifeWhat Ram's choices teach us
HanumanLife, stories and devotion
RaghukulThe Suryavanshi kings
Plan your visitReach, stay, itineraries
Hotels & servicesCategory-wise directory
Helpline & guideEmergency numbers, guided tour
Every place in Ayodhya carries an episode of the Ramayana. Read the story and the reasoning behind each tradition before you stand in front of it.
Hanuman Garhi: The Guardian of Ayodhya
Hanuman Garhi, the hilltop fort-temple of Hanuman in Ayodhya: why pilgrims visit it before Ram Mandir, its 76 steps, its story and tips for darshan.
Kanak Bhawan: The Palace of Sita and Ram
Kanak Bhawan in Ayodhya is remembered as the golden palace Kaikeyi gave to Sita as a bride. Its story, its gold-crowned idols and how to visit.
Dashrath Mahal: The Royal Palace
Dashrath Mahal in Ramkot, Ayodhya, is revered as the site of King Dasharatha's palace where Shri Ram and his brothers grew up. Story and visitor tips.
Ram ki Paidi: The Ghats of a Million Lamps
Ram ki Paidi is the long line of bathing ghats beside the Saryu in Ayodhya, home of the Deepotsav lamp festival. What to see and the best time to go.
Saryu Ghat and the Evening Aarti
The Saryu river at Naya Ghat, Ayodhya: why the river is sacred, the evening aarti, boat rides, the ghats to see and safety advice for bathing.
From the birth in Ayodhya to the return from Lanka: each kanda told in plain words, with a Listen button so that elders and children can hear it too.
📖 Complete Ramayana katha, episode by episode (43)
- 1Bala Kanda: Birth and Boyhood of Shri RamThe first book of the Ramayana: Dasharatha's yajna, the birth of the four princes in Ayodhya, the journey wit…
- 2Ayodhya Kanda: The Promise and the ExileThe second book of the Ramayana: the planned coronation, Kaikeyi's two boons, Ram's exile with Sita and Laksh…
- 3Aranya Kanda: The Forest YearsThe third book of the Ramayana: life in Dandaka and Panchavati, Shurpanakha, the golden deer, the abduction o…
- 4Kishkindha Kanda: Friendship with SugrivaThe fourth book of the Ramayana: Ram meets Hanuman and Sugriva, the fall of Vali, the rainy season of waiting…
- 5Sundara Kanda: Hanuman's Leap to LankaThe fifth and most loved book of the Ramayana: Hanuman crosses the ocean, finds Sita in the Ashoka grove, bur…
- 6Yuddha Kanda: The War in LankaThe sixth book of the Ramayana: Vibhishana's refuge, the bridge across the sea, the fall of Kumbhakarna, Indr…
- 7Uttara Kanda: Ram Rajya and AfterThe seventh book of the Ramayana: the reign of Ram, Sita in Valmiki's ashram, the birth of Luv and Kush, and…
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Hanuman: strength in the service of Ram
He leapt an ocean, burned Lanka and carried a mountain, and took credit for none of it. In Ayodhya he is the guardian of the city, which is why pilgrims climb to Hanuman Garhi before they go to Ram Lalla.
“Raghukul reeti sada chali aayi, pran jaye par vachan na jaayi.”Ramcharitmanas — in the house of Raghu a promise is kept even at the cost of life.
The Power of a Promise: Keeping Your Word
Why Shri Ram gave up a kingdom to keep his father's promise, the reasoning behind the Raghukul rule, and how to practise it in daily life.
Respect for Parents and Teachers
How Shri Ram honoured Dasharatha, Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, Vasishtha and Vishwamitra, why he never blamed the mother who exiled him, and what it means today.
Brotherhood and Family: Bharata and Lakshmana
Four brothers and a throne none of them would take from another: what the Ramayana teaches about siblings, inheritance and holding a family together.
True Friendship: Guha, Sugriva and Vibhishana
Shri Ram made friends of a tribal chief, an exiled vanara and his enemy's brother. What the Ramayana says a friend is, and what a friend must do.
Equality and Compassion: Shabari, Kevat and Jatayu
Shri Ram ate a tribal woman's berries, embraced a boatman and gave a bird a father's funeral. What these episodes teach about dignity and birth.
Courage and Patience in Adversity
Exile, the loss of Sita, a brother struck down in battle: how Shri Ram faced his worst days, and a practical way to face our own.
From Ikshvaku to Luv and Kush: the kings whose promises, sacrifices and justice made Ayodhya what it was when Ram was born.
- Ikshvaku: Founder of the Solar Dynasty
- Harishchandra: The King Who Never Lied
- Sagara and His Sixty Thousand Sons
- Bhagiratha: Who Brought the Ganga to Earth
- Dilipa: The King Who Served a Cow
- Raghu: The King Who Gave the Dynasty Its Name
- Aja and Indumati: Grandfather of Shri Ram
- Dasharatha: Father of Shri Ram
- Luv and Kush: The Sons of Ram and Sita
Ram Mandir Darshan Guide: Step by Step
How darshan at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya works: entry, lockers, what not to carry, the queue, aarti passes, dress, elders and common scams.
How to Reach Ayodhya by Air, Train and Road
Reaching Ayodhya: the airport, the two railway stations, road distances from Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur, and getting around the city.
Best Time to Visit Ayodhya: Month by Month
When to visit Ayodhya: weather in each season, festival dates that bring huge crowds, fog and heat warnings, and the calmest weeks for darshan.
Ayodhya in One Day: A Darshan Itinerary
A realistic one-day Ayodhya plan in the traditional order: Saryu, Hanuman Garhi, Ram Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal and the evening aarti.
Ayodhya Two-Day Itinerary
Two unhurried days in Ayodhya: the main temples and Saryu aarti on day one; Guptar Ghat, Nandigram, Suraj Kund and Mani Parvat on day two.
Where to Stay in Ayodhya: Areas and Options
Choosing where to stay in Ayodhya: dharamshalas, guest houses, homestays and hotels, which area suits you, booking tips and how to avoid fake bookings.
Hotels & Guest Houses 3 Dharamshalas & Ashrams 2 Restaurants & Bhojanalaya Taxi, Cab & E-rickshaw Tour Guides Tour & Travel Agents Prasad & Puja Samagri Hospitals & Clinics 6 Medical Stores Lockers & Cloak Rooms 1 Parking Wheelchair & Senior Help ATMs & Banks 8 Shopping & Souvenirs Photography & Video Petrol Pumps & EV Charging Stations, Airport & Bus Stands 4 Post Offices 2
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Deepotsav Ayodhya: The Festival of Lamps
Deepotsav in Ayodhya, on the eve of Diwali, relives the return of Shri Ram with millions of lamps at Ram ki Paidi. Meaning, programme and how to attend.
Sawan Jhula Mela: The Swing Festival
The Sawan Jhula Mela of Ayodhya: in the monsoon month of Shravan, Ram and Sita are placed on decorated swings in temples across the city for a fortnight.