Q-1: Where is Ayodhya located?
Ans: Ayodhya, one of the cultural and historical destinations, is located in eastern part of Uttar Pradesh.
Q-2: What is the importance of Ayodhya?
Ans: Ayodhya is one of the seven holy cities of the Hindus, known in religious scriptures as Saptpuri. It is the place where Lord Ram, seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born.
Q-3: Where is Ram Janmabhoomi?
Ans: Ram Janmabhoomi is in Ayodhya.
Q-4: What is the controversy about Ram Janmabhoomi Temple?
Ans: Islamic invaders had built a mosque (Babri Masjid) by demolishing Ram Janmasthan Temple about 500 years ago. Hindus fought several battles at several fronts. In 2019, Supreme Court of India ruled in favour of Ram Temple, keeping in view archaeological and historical evidences.
Q-5: Why to visit Ayodhya?
Ans: One of the pilgrimages, Ayodhya is visited to offer prayers to and have ‘darshan’ of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Hanuman in highly revered temples. Holy dip in Saryu is also taken by many pilgrims.
Q-6: Which are must-see places in Ayodhya?
Ans: Ram Janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan, Tulsi Manas Bhawan, Nageshwar Temple, Ram Ghat, Guptar Ghat, Mani Parbat etc are prime places to visit in Ayodhya.