Area : 10.2 Sq. kms.
Altitude : 26.90 mtrs above sea level
Ayodhya is situated on the right bank of the river Saryu. Just 6 kms.
From Faizabad Ayodhya is a holy city of the Hindus and a popular
pilgrim centre. A site of many a Hindu mythological events today
pre-eminently a temple town Ayodhya is also famed for its close
association with the epic Ramayana. It is regarded by many Hindus as
the birthplace of Rama and where he once reigned. It is regarded by
many Hindus as the birthplace of Rama and where he once reigned. It
is also an important place for Buddhists as well as Jains. According
to Jain scriptures it is the place where five Jains Tirthankaras
were born. The Atharvaveda described Auodhya as ‘ a city built by
gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself’ although today its
just a small dusty town with an amazing abundance of temples.
Places of attraction:
Hanumangarhi: The residing place of Lord Hanuman the guardian
of Ayodhya is a small walled fort atop an ancient mound with the
Hanuman temple inside.
Kanak Bhawan : This has images of Sri Ram and Sita wearing
gold crowns. It is also known as Sone-ka-Ghar.
Ramkot: The chief place of worship at Ayodhya.
Swarg Dwar: According to mythology Lord Rama is said to have
been cremated here.
Mani Parbat and Sugrive Parbat: The first of these ancient
earth mounds is identified with a stupa built by the Emperor Ashoka
while the second is believed to be an ancient monastery. Other
places of interest include Treta ke Thakur ,Rishabhadeo Jain
Temple,Braham Kund , Amawan Temple, Tulsi Chaura, Nageshwarnath
Temple, Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, Ram ki Paidi, Kaleramji ka Mandir,
Daturvan kund, Janki Mahal, Gurudwara Brahma Kund, Ram katha Museum,
Valmiki Ramayan Bhawan.Babri Masjid was constructed by the Mughals
in the 15th century on what was reputed to be the site of Rama’s
birth. The mosque was little used and was eventually closed to
Muslims by the civil authorities and limited Hindu puja was
permitted inside.In late 1992, a Hindu mob stormed the site and
destroyed the Babri Masjid erecting a small Hindu shrine known as
Ram Janam bhumi in its place. The destruction sparked riots across
India and caused unrest in neighbouring Muslim countries. |
