DivyaDesam– Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Vada Naadu |
Vada Naadu | 1stVishnuSthalam |
Thiru
Ayodhi/Ayodhya/Mokshapuri/Mukthi Kshetram/Ram Janmaboomi is one of the 108
Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This is one of
108 Divya Desam. Birth place of Lord Sri Rama. Ayodhya is situated on the bank
of River Sarayu. This place is 7 kms from Faizabad. This is a popular pilgrimage
centre. The ancient city of Ayodhya according to Ramayana was founded by Manu.
This is one of the seven sacred cities. According to Purana. Ayodha is famous
for its close association of Ramayana. It’s a city full of sacred temples and
historical significance. Atharvana Veda describes Ayodhya as “a city built by
Gods and being prosperous as Paradise itself”. Various faiths have grown and
prospered simultaneously in different periods. Jains consider that 5
tirthankars were born in Ayodhya and the first Tirthankar Rishabadev is one
amoung them.
The
legend has that Lord Vishnu gifted a tiny portion of Sri Vaikundham the Abode
of Lord to Swayambuva Manu, Manasa Putra of Lord Brahma. As a result, this
sacred land came into existence on the river banks of Sarayu, later Lord
Vishnu’s glorious incarnation as Lord Rama took place to reinstate the
righteousness on this Earth. Ayodhya was the capital of Kingdom Kosala. There
are many shrines located within the vicinity of this temple which holds
historical importance. The place where the Yagnas performed by Lord Rama known
as Thretha Ka Mandir, Kshireshwaranath shrine built by Kousalya mother of Lord
Rama to admire her daughter-in-law Goddess Sri Sita. Kanak Bhavan and Kala Rama
Temple are the places where Lord Rama blissfully lived with Goddess Sri Sita.
There are many Ghats located on the river banks of Sarayu, holy dip on these
Ghats known as Ayodhya Ghat, Ram Ghat/Swarga Dwar, Lakshman Ghat etc.. In
addition to this there are sacred wells (Vashishta Kund) positioned here are
equally capable to eradicates the sins and provides high intrinsic worth.
This
is temple of Hanuman and it is most popular temple of Ayodhya. The temple is in
center of the town. One has to climb about 70 steps to reach the main sanctum.
The main temple there is statue of Anjana Devi with Bal Hanuman on lap. Legend
says Hanuman stays here and guarded the Ramkot. The faithful belief is that all
the wishes are granted with a visit to the temple
Kanak
Bhavan: This is the palace of Sri Rama. You have to climb few steps and
enter into a big hall. Here we get to have darshan of Rama’s Paduka. This was
the place from where Rama climbed into the chariot, to leave Ayodhya for
vanavasam. There is another mandapam in which we have the main sanctum. Here we
see Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana. There are two sets of idols we see here, one is
the main idol and the other was worshipped by Sri Krishna. This is the place
where Rama and Janaki matha lived. Main deity is decorated so well we hardly
feel like leaving the place.
Sri
Ram Janma bhoomi: This is the main place of worship in Ayodhya. This is
the site of the ancient citadel of Ramkot which stands on the elevated ground
in the western part of the city. Lot of checking is there. We are not allowed
to take anything inside. One has to walk a lot to reach the main place. They
have kept the idol of Seetha Sri Rama and Lakshmana. It is so far we hardly get
to see clearly and has to imagine and feel happy. We have the darshan of
Hanuman to the side. This is the place where the work is going on for the
construction of Sri Rama mandir. There is a model of the temple is exhibited.
Pillars with carvings, designed ceiling material, doors and all the designed
stones to the sides of the walls are ready.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Lord Rama/Chakravarthy Thirumagan/Raghu
Nayakan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Seetha |
|
Theertham |
Sarayu Theertham, Indra Theertham, Narasimha
Theertham, Papanasa Theertham, Gaja Theertham, Bhargava Theertham, Vashista
Theertham, Paramapadha Sathya Pushkarani |
Praying lord here
grants all wishes.
Vaikunda Ekadasi in
December-January is grandly celebrated in the temple.
HOW
TO REACH:
Thiru
Ayodhya is said to be the Janmha Bhoomi (Birth place) of Sri Ram and is
situated 6 Kms from Faizabad. Ayodhya is well connected with other places by
road, as it is located on the main highway. Transportation by means of Tempos,
Cycle-rickshaws and Buses are available at frequent intervals.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Ramar Temple,
Ayodhya,
Thiru Ayodhi,
Uttar Pradesh.
LOCATION:
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