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Things to do in Ayodhya

The places to visit in Ayodhya we send our own guests to, and what to know before going — including which are hard going for anyone who does not manage steps.

The Ram Janmabhoomi temple — carved sandstone pillars and spires above the pilgrim approach

Daily, in darshan slots

Ram Janmabhoomi temple राम जन्मभूमि

The temple at the centre of the town.

Hanuman Garhi — the flight of stone steps up to the temple gate, worn smooth, pilgrims climbing

Daily

Hanuman Garhi हनुमान गढ़ी

Climbed first, by custom, before anything else.

Kanak Bhawan — a painted temple courtyard with arched galleries on three sides

Daily, closed in the afternoon

Kanak Bhawan कनक भवन

The house tradition says Kaikeyi gave to Sita.

Saryu aarti at Ram ki Paidi — lamps raised above the water at dusk, the broad terraced steps behind

Daily, at dusk

Saryu aarti at Ram ki Paidi सरयू आरती

The evening offering to the Saryu.

Guptar Ghat — quiet stone steps down to the Saryu under old trees, few people

Any day

Guptar Ghat गुप्तार घाट

Where Rama is said to have left the world.