Ram Navami in Ayodhya: Birthday of Shri Ram
Ram Navami, the birth festival of Shri Ram on Chaitra Shukla Navami: its meaning, how Ayodhya celebrates at noon, the Surya Tilak, and crowd planning.
Festivals
Festivals of Ayodhya through the year
Ayodhya's calendar follows the life of Shri Ram: his birth on Ram Navami, his wedding on Vivah Panchami and his homecoming on Deepavali. These are the most moving days to be in the city and also the most crowded. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and shift every year, so check the current year's dates before booking travel or rooms.
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.
Kartik Parikrama: Walking Around Ayodhya
The Chaudah Kosi and Panch Kosi Parikrama and Kartik Purnima bath in Ayodhya: routes, dates, meaning and how to prepare for the long barefoot walk.
Vivah Panchami: Wedding of Ram and Sita
Vivah Panchami marks the wedding of Shri Ram and Sita on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami. How Ayodhya celebrates with the Ram Barat, and what it means.