Ayodhya- The Birthplace of Lord Rama
The ancient city of
Ayodhya is known as the site of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana and the
birthplace of King Rama. The city is
located on the banks of the Sarayu River and was the capital of the ancient
kingdom of Kosala.
Ayodhya-The Birthplace of Lord Rama
Ayodhya History
The city of Ayodhya
was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Ayodhya, where Lord Rama was
born. It is also mentioned in Hindu
mythology and Ramayana. The ancient
scriptures of the Atharva Veda describe Ayodhya as a city built by the gods'
and compare its prosperity with the glory and splendor of heaven. Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in
India built a mosque in Ayodhya. It
became part of the great Mughal Empire and was ruled by them for many
years. After the fall of the Mughal
Empire, it became part of the Aur Territory, which was later annexed by the
British.
Culture & Tradition- Ayodhya
The cultural heritage of the district originated in the past from the Tihya Suryavanshi kingdom. King Raghu was a shiny character in the Suryavanshi Kshatriya dynasty, after which the Suryavanshi became popularly known as the Raghu dynasty. Sri Rama was born in the third generation of Raja Raghu, whose image is still alive in the hearts of all Hindus as the Hindu God. The period of Ramayana was probably the most glorious in the history of ancient India.
This era marked not
only the collection of the holiest scriptures, Vedas, and other sacred
literature that laid the foundation of Indian culture and civilization but also
the age of law and truthfulness. The
regent held his affairs accountable for matters relating to the reputation of
the state and society. The integrity of
the information lies in the unwavering reverence for the epic even after three
thousand years. Lord Rama was the ‘ideal
man’ of the Ramayana - every true ideal of human behavior.
His fourteen years in
exile fascinated the human mind more vividly than any other time. Because he wandered in the wilderness only to
honor his father's word, abandoning his rightful heritage. Apart from these, Ayodhya also had a special
place in Indian history. So Ayodhya has
also enjoyed a prominent position from a religious and historical point of
view.
Famous Festivals in Ayodhya -
Ram Leela: Ayodhya
Ram Leela, the storytelling of Lord Rama is believed to have been started by the great saint
Tulsidas. His Ramcharita Manas still
forms the basis of Ram Leela. The story
is presented as Ram Leela as a cycle game within 31 days from to. The performance of Ram Leela evokes a festive
atmosphere and enables one to observe religious rites. The four main Ram Leela styles are the
pentomic style with a predominance of jhanki - table boxes; Dialogue - style based with multi-local
stage; The operative style that draws
musical instruments from the region and the background to the local opera - the
professional mandala called Ram Leela is famous for the Mandlis ’Ayodhya
Mandali Ram Leela. The performance is
dialogue-based and presented on the platform stage. The performance is complemented by
high-quality songs and wood dance, and impressive decorations.
Ram Navmi Mela: Ayodhya
Ayodhya, the holy
place of pilgrimage for Hindus is the organizer of the Ram Navami festival in
April. Thousands of devotees gathered at
the Kanak Bhavan to worship the Lord.
Shravan Jhula Mela- Ayodhya
This fair celebrates
the sports consciousness of the gods and goddesses. On the third day of the second half of
Sravan, images of gods and goddesses (especially Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita) are
rocked in the temple. These are also
taken at Mani Parvat, where idols are swayed from tree branches. Later the gods and goddesses were brought
back to the temple. The fair lasts till
the end of Shravan month.
Traditional Food: Ayodhya
Chaat:
The streets of
Ayodhya sells colorful chats filled with vendors covered in a mixture of spicy
chutneys. This is a very favorite tangi
and crispy snack. Chaat is an all-time
favorite street food of the people there, rich in color and flavor. It is found in sweet and sour as well as
tangy and spicy varieties. You can enjoy
chaat with potato tiki, Pani puri, kachori, samosa, and papdi chaat.
North Indian Thali:
Most of the restaurants in
Ayodhya chooses one of the North Indian dishes.
One of the most popular menu items in town is the North Indian
Vegetarian Thali. A typical dish
consists of two to four chapatis, rice, a dal, a vegetable, a salad, pickles,
papads, and a dessert. The ingredients
of the dish vary according to its size and price.
Due to the land puja
of the Ram temple, a lot of people have gathered in Ayodhya. Located on the banks of the Saryu River,
Ayodhya is a small town but a major religious center in the Faizabad district
of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous as the birthplace of Lord Rama,
the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Every year, pilgrims
from all over the country reach Ayodhya to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Ramkot,
Hanuman Gari, and many more religiously essential places. Since it is a prominent spiritual position,
the meals are only vegetarian, and there is no substitute. However, enjoying the regional flavors in the
small restaurants and street food pairs of Ayodhya is like feeding your soul.
The place to Visit in Ayodhya
The ancient city of Ayodhya is known as the site of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana and the birthplace of King Rama. The city is located on the banks of the Sarayu River and was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala. The city was known to have been founded by the Hindu god Manu and is believed to be 9000 years old. It is a frequent pilgrimage site and is famous for the various temples that people of different Indian religions visit. Here is a list of the best places to visit in Ayodhya.
Ram Janmabhoomi Temple - Ayodhya
Although the region
has been the center of controversy since the demolition of the Babri Masjid,
the Ram Janmabhoomi temple is one of the main attractions of Ayodhya. This place is considered to be the birthplace
of Lord Rama, the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that the original temple was
demolished by the Mughal Emperor Babu in 1515 AD, and a mosque was built there. However, the mosque was demolished in 1992,
and since then, the area has been a source of contention between Hindus and
Muslims in India.
Gulab Bari - Ayodhya
The monument is
located at Faizabad near Ayodhya and is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah. The name Gulab
Bari is due to the various rose gardens that ornamental water fountains
surround this place. The architecture is
a cross between Hindu and Mughal styles, often described as Nawabi style.
Hanuman Gari - Ayodhya
One of the most
important temples of Ayodhya, Hanuman Gari, is a temple dedicated to Lord
Hanuman. The temple is located on the
top of a hill, and one has to climb about 76 steps to reach there to take the
blessings of the Hanuman-inch-tall idol.
It is a widespread belief that devotees must see Hanuman Garhi before
visiting the temple of Lord Rama.
Nageshwarnath Temple - Ayodhya
The temple near Ram Ki
Paidi is dedicated to Shiva, Nageshwar Nath, or the god of snakes. Kush built the temple as an indication of gratitude
to the younger son of the god Rama when the serpent-daughter of the serpent
found his early in the river Sariu and returned it to him. The Nageshwarnath Temple is an architectural
marvel that attracts people from all over the country.
Treta K Thakur - Ayodhya
Treta Ke Thakur, which
means Lord of Treta Yuga, is a temple dedicated to Shri Ram. According to the scriptures, the temple was
built at the same place where Lord Rama performed Ashwamedha Yajna to celebrate
his victory over Ravana. The temple has
idols of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, younger brother Lakshmana, Bharat and Shatrughan, Guru Vashishta, King Sugriva and
Hanuman. The temple is opened on
Ekadashi day or Ekadashi of the Hindu month of Kartik to attract devotees from
different parts of the country.
Mani
Parbat - Ayodhya
Mani Parbat is a 65
feet high hill of great mythological importance located in Ayodhya. According to the Ramayana epic, when Lakshmana was wounded in battle by the
Meghnadas, the only medicine he could treat was Sanjivani Buti. So, Hanuman uprooted this mountain, and on
the way to Lakshmana, a part of this mountain fell at this place, and today, it
is known as Mani Parvat.
The hill has numerous
shrines and the view from the top are mesmerizing.
Government's New Approach
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi will review the future outlook for the development of Ayodhya in
a virtual meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today.
Sources confirmed on Friday that the future outlook includes modernization,
roads, infrastructure, railway stations, airports, and a few other pending
projects.
Earlier in February
this year, Adityanath said that the Center had approved the state government's
proposal for an international airport in Ayodhya.
