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Vikramaditya got a temple constructed which later on came to be known as Hanuman Garhi. It is believed that Lord Hanuman (Pavan Putra) lived here guard Ayodhya. You will find here a beautiful idol of Bal (young) sitting on lap of Maa Anjani at the main temple
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Sri Hanuman, the colossal Sri Rama Bhakth, is viewed as the Kotwal (watchman) of Ayodhya city. For long the spot west of Ram Kot (birth spot of Sri Ram) is worshipped as a spot where Sri Hanuman is living and guarding the city of Ayodhya, from that point. Lord Vikramaditya who had resuscitated the city of Ayodhya to its unique radiance and restored the devotees of Sanadhana Dharma, had built a temple for Sri Hanuman.

Amid period when Ayodhya was under the principle of Nawabs of Awadh with Faizabad as their capital, the temple was remade. Amid the time of Nawab Mansoor Aloi a fortress around the temple was manufactured under the supervision of his trusted honorable lieutenant, Sri Tikait Rai.

Ayodhya, arranged in the banks of waterway Sarayu, was the capital of Kaushala Desa and is an antiquated city. The city is of religious significance to all supporters of Sanadhana Dharma. Ayodhya is depicted even in the sacred texts such as Garuda Purana, as one of the seven moksha puris (meaning - the blessed spot for getting liberation).The Ithihasa Epic, Ramayana, portrays the city as the one which was strengthened with watch towers, encompassed with doors and channel. What is of more significance is that the city had long and expansive streets which were cleaned day by day. It will be advantageous for the city managers of today to observe.

The city had been in presence even before the period secured in the epic Ramayana. To the vast majority of us even the depictions of the city found in Ramayana itself is not known appropriately. Specialists are of the feeling that the present day Ayodhya is much littler than the one portrayed in the epic Ramayana by Sri Valmiki. The spot has experienced numerous highs and lows in its history.

Surya Vansi - Sun Dynasty :Capital of Ikshvaku vamsa The city of Ayodhya, which had been known as a city fabricated by Gods and was as prosperous as heaven (described to be so in Atharva Veda) was the capital of the leaders of this extraordinary holy place where there is our own. This blessed spot is the place Sri Rama, child of  Dasaratha, was conceived and raised. Valmiki Ramayana gives a full depiction of this city. Like any old place this spot additionally had changed over a timeframe and now, on the first look of it, might seem to have lost all the appeal that was pervasive amid Ramraj. However, in the event that one looks carefully, it is not so much so. It won't be conceivable to understand this, if one visits the city just as a vacationer for a day or two. One ought to embrace a journey for more number of days by staying in the city and undertaking a religious voyage through the same in point of interest. At that point one can see the distinction. The city is dynamic even today with religious intensity. The effortlessness of the general population combined with a genuine and content living by them will have for a striking effect. When you leave this blessed city you can't yet convey with you the influence of this effect for entirely a few days.

Origination of Rama :Sri Rama was conceived, raised, lived and governed from this capital city. Today the royal residence of Dasaratha, where Sri Rama was conceived, is in shambles. It conveys tear to one's eyes to see that the spot of conception amongst the most venerated children of the nation is in such a heartbroken state. The encouragement, on the other hand, is that the royal residence of Sri Rama is fit as a fiddle and is open for guests for most part of the day. This royal residence is presently known as Kanaka Bhawan.

Remarkable among alternate spots of hobby is the castle implied for use by Sri Vibhishana and Sugriva, as going to dignitaries to Ayodhya. This idea was aped by the British rulers who allotted spots in the capital city of Delhi for all the then Rajas (Kings) from various parts of Bharat.

Sri Hanumanji of Ayodhya : Today every one of these spots of interest has ended up spots of worship, on account of the holiness appended to the epic Ramayana, essentially. Every one of these spots of worship in Ayodhya is accepted to be monitored by the immense Sri Ram Bhakth - Sri Hanumanji. Therefore, before undertaking visits to the spots of worship specified above, it is standard to first visit the Temple of Hanumanji as though to look for his earlier consent to visit different holy places.

Hanuman Garhi : Today the temple for Sri Hanuman is known as Hanuman Garhi and is situated in a stronghold arranged at the western entryway of Ram Kot. Hanuman Garhi is really a hollow temple that is receptive by a flight of 76 stages. The way in which this temple has been cut out is stunning. One needs to take the bended flight of stairs to achieve this spot. In the sanctum one can see the divinity of Mata Anjani holding newborn child Hanuman on her lap. At the first look of the divinity, one will be unable to see obviously the points of interest of Mata Anjani and Sri Hanuman.

About the Temple : A murti of Goddess Durga built up by Luv and Kush, children of Sri Ram and Mata Sita, is additionally found in the behind of the fundamental temple.The primary temple is noted for its geometrical configuration and botanical

pictures on doors and dividers. Holy people, numbering more than 700, having a place with the Nirwani Akhada dwell in the temple.The most essential celebrations in the temple are Hanuman Jayanti and Choti Diwali.

Adjacent Attractions : As a rule, the temple stays open for the duration of the day for devotees and travellers. Additionally, the locales around the temple offer awesome attractions for vacationers. Subsequent to offering petitions to God, aficionados can set on a trip of going by the acclaimed destinations of Ayodhya.

Arranged in the western piece of Ayodhya, on a lifted area, Ramkot is one the antiquated bastions of the spot. It is likewise one of the significant locales of journey of the city.

The festivals of Ram Navami happen with awesome eagerness and draw in a colossal number of explorers and devotees, from different parts of the nation.

At the site of the Ashwamedha Yagna, performed by Lord Rama, stands the antiquated temple; Treta-Ke-Thakur. The development time of this temple goes back to very nearly 300 years when Raja Kullu constructed the temple. Amid 1784, the temple experienced a remodel by Ahilyabai Holkar. Besides, the introductory symbols of the temple were built from dark sandstone.

Tulsi Smarak Bhawan :  Another most intriguing destination of the locale is the Tulsi Smarak Bhawan. Built in the consecrated recognition of Goswami Tulsidas, the considerable writer, the landmark offers space for religious sermons, request to God gathering, and reverential projects. Additionally, the landmark likewise houses a performing expressions focus. Aside from that, traveller’s going by the spot can likewise discover Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan, and inundate themselves in the rich gathering of the major scholarly works of Goswami Tulsidas.

By legends, Queen Kaikeyi built a house for her girl in-law Sita Devi, Lord Rama's wife. Known as Kanak Bhawan, the landmark experienced a few rebuilding efforts with the last one in 1891, by Rani Krishnabhanu Kunwari.

Once more, some fanciful adventures express that the development of the Nageshwarnath Temple was by Lord Rama's child, Kush. Aside from its fanciful centrality, the temple has recognized chronicled significance. It is trusted; the temple guided King Vikramaditya in moving the demolished city of Ayodhya.

 

Hanuman Garhi

 

Pawanputra Hanuman was an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is thought to be a representation of quality, dedication, and steadiness. Master Hanuman was significantly given to Lord Rama.

 

 




 

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There are a few authentic legends connected with the temple, offering a look at the Hanuman garhi temple history. Legends express that once the Nawab of Awadh was deprived, at the serious affliction of his child. Not able to recuperate him from the seriousness of the disease, the Nawab looked for the perfect gifts of Lord Hanuman. Sankat Mochan showered his gifts on the Nawab's child, and he recuperated from the infirmity. Astonished by the celestial radiance of Hanuman Ji, the Nawab chose to manufacture a temple in his sacrosanct recognition.

 

 

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Another noteworthy legend connected with the temple expresses that on his arrival to Ayodhya Lord Rama talented this spot to Lord Hanuman. Later the spot got to be mainstream as Hanuman garhi. As Hanuman Ji is the imperial gatekeeper of Lord Rama, Lord Rama longed that enthusiasts offering supplications to God to him will likewise pay their tributes to Sankat Mochan. Hence, Lord Rama's celestial requests express that each devotee and pioneer need to pay their heavenly tributes to Lord Hanuman, before making offerings to Lord Rama.

In the event that some other chronicled legends are to be trusted, then this temple was a last development of a hole. At first, Lord Hanuman lived in a temple, at this specific spot. In addition, legends likewise express this temple to be the gatekeeper of Ayodhya. Sankat Mochan graced the area with his grand vicinity ensured the Janmabhoomi. It is likewise prominent as Ramkot. Aside from that, the religious engravings in the temple express the disallowance on the gathering of expenses, from the offerings made at this religious destination. The engravings are in a Tamrapatra, issued by the Nawab of Awadh.

Sevas

 

The major festivals of Hanuman Garhi are Rama Navami and Hanuman Jayanti. Rama Navami mela is very popular here. Dussehra and Diwali are also celebrated in this Holy shrine.

Timings

 

Temple Timings

04:00 am to 01:00 pm and 03.30 pm to 09:00 pm.

Best time to Visit

The temple should be visited on Hanuman Jayanti, the day when Lord Hanuman was born. It is also advised to visit the temple during Ayodhya festivals which is said to attract a large number of devotees every year. This temple is always crowded by a large number of fortune tellers. The devotees of Hanumanji deeply believes that their all wishes will be granted by visiting this temple. This Hanuman idol appeared by itself and is said to be very powerful. They say, the saint who established this temple had meditated in Chitrakut Parvat.

 

 

Contact

 

Sai Nagar, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

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