Ayodhya

ancient Indian empire (c. 3rd century CE–575 CE)

Ayodhya () is a city situated on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ayodhya district as well as the Ayodhya division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ayodhya became the top tourist destination of Uttar Pradesh with 110 million visitors in the first half of 2024, surpassing Varanasi.

mosque in India

Dasharatha (, IAST: Daśaratha; born Nemi) was the king of Kosala, with its capital at Ayodhya, in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Dasharatha married Kausalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi. He was the father of Rama, the protagonist of the epic Ramayana, Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna. Dasharatha also finds mention in the Vishnu Purana.

archaeological site in India, believed to be the birthplace of Rama

Trust created for the management of Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India

idol of Rama at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Pilgrim spot in Ayodhya