Ram Janmabhoomi is considered to be the birthplace of the revered Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It has been stated in the epic, Ramayana, that Lord Rama took birth on the banks of river Sarayu, in Ayodhya. There had been various political and religious disputes over the land, but now the Ram Janmabhoomi land has been given to the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and the temple is under construction. This place is considered to be so sacred that every Hindu must visit this place and feel the spiritual and positive presence of lord Rama.
Ayodhya is intrinsically tied to the Saryu River. This sacred river is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures and has drawn pilgrims and tourists alike for centuries. As part of the broader religious tourism in India, the Ghats of the Saryu River hold a special place in the hearts of devotees. The Ghats, or riverfront steps, have been the site of countless rituals, ceremonies, and moments of reflection for millennia. Historically, the importance of the Saryu River Ghats is found in various religious texts, which highlight the river as a place for purification and spiritual renewal.
Hanuman Garhi is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. A very significant belief, as well as a custom here, is that before worshipping Lord Rama, one must visit Hanuman Garhi and venerate Lord Hanuman first. Hanuman Ji is considered an ardent devotee or bhakt of Lord Rama, therefore before worshipping Rama, one must worship his devotees first. Lord Hanuman is one of the avatars of Lord Shiva. He has been worshipped in this place since the 10th century, but the temple was constructed later on. There had been instances where this temple was on the edge of demolition, but with the sheer will of its devotees and by the blessing of Lord Ram, the demolition never happened. It is believed that Lord Hanuman resided in this place, (earlier it was a cave), in order to protect Ramkot, which is the birthplace of Lord Rama. Hanuman Garhi is located only 1 km away from Ram Janmabhoomi.
This temple is at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya. The temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been established by Kush, the son of Rama. Legend is that Kush lost his armlet, while bathing in the Saryu, which was picked up by a Nag-Kanya, who fell in love with him. As she was a devotee of Shiva, Kush erected this temple for her. Even till the times of Vikramaditya the temple was in good shape. The present temple was built in 1750 by the minister of Safdar Jung, named Naval Rai. The festival of Shivratri is celebrated here in a big way, and Shiv Barat procession is taken out during these celebrations which is particularly significant. During the festival time of Mahashivratri the temple receive thousands of devotees.
Kanak Bhawan is to the north-east of Ram Janam Bhumi, Ramkot, in Ayodhya. Kanak Bhawan is one of the finest and famous temples in Ayodhya and is a must visit. It is believed that this Bhawan was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Ram. This is private palace of Devi Sita and Lord Rama. Vikramaditya got it renovated. Later it was rebuilt/renovated by Vrish Bhanu Kunwari which exists even today. The main idols installed in the garbhgrih (sanctum), are of Lord Ram and Devi Sita.
