Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Ram Janmabhoomi is the birthplace of Lord Rama, the 7th
avatar of the Hindu
deity Vishnu, located in Ayodhya City in the state of Uttar Pradesh,
India. Ayodhya is situated on the bank of River Sarayu. Ayodhya was a
magnificent and holy city of ancient India that was the capital of Hindu
kingdom of Kosala. The city of Ayodhya is known for being the court of King
Dasharatha, who was the father of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Valmiki is believed to have begun writing the famous devotional poem Valmiki
Ramayana here itself.
The Ramayana states that the location of Rama's birthplace is
on the banks of the Sarayu river in the city of Ayodhya. Ayodhya also holds
important position among Jain religion as it is the birth place of two
important Jain Tirthankaras. The city later came under the rule of Gupta empire
and also got influenced with Buddhism, with various Buddhist temples being
built here. Ayodhya later came under the rule of Mughal empire, slowly losing
strategic importance to Lucknow and Kanpur.
A section of Hindus claim that the exact site of Rama's
birthplace is where the Babri
Masjid once stood in the
present-day Ayodhya, Uttar
Pradesh. According to this theory,
the Mughals demolished a Hindu shrine that marked the spot, and
constructed a mosque in its place. People opposed to this theory state that
such claims arose only in the 18th century, and that there is no
evidence for the spot being the birthplace of Rama.
The political, historical and socio-religious debate
over the history and location of the Babri Mosque, and whether a previous
temple was demolished or modified to create it, is known as the Ayodhya
dispute. In 1992, the demolition of Babri Masjid by Hindu
nationalists triggered widespread Hindu-Muslim violence.
Since then, the archaeological excavations have indicated the presence of a temple beneath
the mosque rubble. Several other sites, including places in other parts of
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal, have been proposed as birthplaces of
Rama.
Ayodhya is considered to be one of the 7 Mukti Sthalams
of India. The temple is revered in Nalayira
Divya Prabandham, the 7th – 9th century Vaishnava
canon, by Periyalvar, Peyazhwar, Nammazhwar, Thirumangai
Azhwar and Thirumalisai
Alvar. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu
temples that are mentioned in the book.
Legends
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History
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The
Temples
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temples in Ayodhya remains open from 5.00 am to 2.00
pm and 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
Festivals
Shravan Jhula in July-August, Parikrama Mela
(Oct.-Nov.), Ramanavami (March-April), Rathyatra (June-July), Sarayu snan (holy
dip) in Oct.-Nov., Ram Vivah-Nov., Ramayan Mela in Dec., Jan., snan on every
Amavasya & Purnima. Bharat Kund Mela, Guptar Ghat Mela, Balark Tirth Mela
(Bharat Kund), Suker Kshetra Mela, Makhaura Mela are the festivals celebrated
here.
Ram Navami is celebrated as birthday of Lord Ram which
falls on the ninth day of bright fortnight of Chaitra (Hindi) month in
March/April. Almost all the temples of this holy place are decorated and
special arrangements are made to celebrate this day. People from all over India
and even from abroad throng this place. The entire city has a glittering look
and a very enthusiastic festival mood where the chimes of bells along with the
sound of conches resonate all around.
Shravan Jhula Mela is a unique festival, celebrated in
the Shravan month (July-August). The festival begins on third day of the second
half of this month and lasts, till the month end. As per the tradition the
idols of Lord Ram, Laxman & Sita are taken to a swing and then finally
taken to Mani Parvat. The swinging is joined by a vast gathering of devotees
& finally deities are brought back to the temple. It is an age-old
tradition & continues to be followed till date with great deal of
enthusiasm & dedication.
Religious
Significance
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Connectivity
Ram Janmabhoomi is located at about 1.5 Kms from Ayodhya
Old Bus Station, 2 Kms from Ayodhya Railway Junction, 3 Kms from Ayodhya Bus
Station, 7 Kms from Faizabad, 135 Kms from Lucknow, 150 Kms from Lucknow
Airport and 178 Kms from Varanasi Airport. Ayodhya is well connected with other
places by road, as it is located on the main highway.
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