Ayodhya Temples
The
Temple City
Ayodhya is one the most sacred and an important religious center of
Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya city has been said to be existing before the
starting human race on earth. It is said to be capital of Lord Rama's
kingdom. When Gods were prresent on earth, Ayodhya was the centre of
there activities. Rama, the legendary god, is said to be born and
brought up here and later ruled the kingdom from Ayodhya. The word
Ayodhya means "which can't be defeated". There are many
temples in the small town, some small and some large. The temples are
mostly dedicated to lord rama and his family and friends.
Main Temples
Ram Janmbhoomi
Ram Janmabhoomi is the most important temple in Ayodhya. The temple is
said to be the place where lord Rama was born. Currently the temple is
under a legal protection, due to it being at disputed site. There is a
mosque built by Babur adjoining the temple. Thus the site has been a
center of dispute for people of different communities.
Hanuman Temple
The Hanuman temple near the Rama temple is a very sacred place for
Hindus. The temple is situated at a little height and has been used as
the alternate of the Rama Temple. The temple is quite big and draws
hundreds of devotees daily.
Treta Ke Thakur
The temple is said to be at the site where Lord Rama performed Ashmedha
Yagna. Ashwamedha Yagna was a ritual done, where by horses were left to
roam in the country. The places where horses would go, would come under
the reign of the Yagna performer. Since the main temple has been closed,
this and other Rama temples have gained enormous popularity.
Guptar Ghat
The Guptar Ghat is the place where Lord Rama is said to have left his
body. There is temple and small palace built by King Dasrath Singh in
early 19th century.
Reaching the Temples
Ayodhya is very small place. To see the temples of Ayodhya, one can
walk down the street of Ayodhya. Otherwise, a trip for couple of days
can be made from Lucknow (125 Km), Kanpur (200 Km)or Gorakhpur(132 Km).
