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AyodhyaShri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya: Darshan Timings, Free Sugam Darshan Booking and Complete Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, the grand temple of Lord Ram consecrated in January 2024, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the full darshan and aarti timings, the free Sugam darshan and aarti pass booking, the architecture and the idols, the Surya Tilak, the visitor rules, and how to reach and plan your visit. We can also help you book your free Sugam darshan and aarti passes, hassle-free.
AyodhyaChhoti Chhawni / Valmiki Bhawan, Ayodhya: The Whole Ramayana in Marble, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Chhoti Chhawni, the Valmiki Bhawan or Sri Maniram Das Chhawni, in Ayodhya, the magnificent white marble complex where the entire Valmiki Ramayana is engraved on the walls, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the 30-foot marble hall, Maharishi Valmiki with Luv and Kush, the ashram of saints, and how to visit.
AyodhyaSita Ki Rasoi, Ayodhya: The Sacred Kitchen of Sita, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Sita Ki Rasoi in Ayodhya, the sacred kitchen of Goddess Sita beside Kanak Bhavan, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the symbolic utensils, Sita as Annapurna the giver of food, the free Annakshetra meals, and how to visit alongside the core Ayodhya temples.
AyodhyaTreta Ke Thakur, Ayodhya: The Temple That Opens Once a Year, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Treta Ke Thakur in Ayodhya, the ancient temple whose sanctum opens to the public only once a year, on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the once-a-year opening, the black idols carved from a single rock, the site of Ram's Ashwamedha Yagna, and how to plan a rare darshan.
AyodhyaNageshwarnath Temple, Ayodhya: The Guardian Shiva, Timings, Abhishek and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Nageshwarnath Temple in Ayodhya, the ancient Shiva temple founded by Ram's son Kush, the guardian Shiva of the city, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the legend of the serpent maiden, the temple that survived the ages, and how to take darshan or arrange an Abhishek.
AyodhyaDashrath Mahal, Ayodhya: King Dashrath's Palace, Ram's Childhood Home, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Dashrath Mahal in Ayodhya, the palace of King Dashrath and the childhood home of Lord Ram, also known as Bada Asthan, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the Ram family shrine, the ceaseless kirtan, and how to visit alongside the Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhavan.
AyodhyaHanuman Garhi, Ayodhya: The Guardian Temple, 76 Steps, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya, the fort-temple of Lord Hanuman, the guardian of the city, visited first, before Ram, by every pilgrim, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the 76 steps, the rare Bal Hanuman idol, and how to have a smooth, meaningful darshan.
AyodhyaKanak Bhavan, Ayodhya: The Golden Palace of Ram and Sita, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Kanak Bhavan in Ayodhya, the Golden Palace of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, gifted to Sita by Queen Kaikeyi, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the legend of the golden gift, the gold-crowned idols, and how to visit alongside the Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi.
AyodhyaTulsi Smarak Bhawan, Ayodhya: The Tulsidas Memorial, Daily Ramleela, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Tulsi Smarak Bhawan in Ayodhya, the cultural memorial and museum dedicated to Goswami Tulsidas, the poet of the Ramcharitmanas, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the daily evening Ramleela, the great library and research institute, and how to visit.
AyodhyaRam Katha Park, Ayodhya: The Open-Air Amphitheatre, Deepotsav, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya, the beautiful open-air cultural park by the Saryu and the great stage of the Deepotsav, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the amphitheatre and its Ramlila, the grand festival of a million lamps, and how to visit or plan a Deepotsav experience.
AyodhyaRam Katha Museum (Sangrahalaya), Ayodhya: The Antiquities of Ram, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Ram Katha Museum, the Ram Katha Sangrahalaya, in Ayodhya, the museum of the antiquities and art of Lord Ram and ancient Ayodhya, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the collection of sculptures, terracotta and paintings, and how to visit.
AyodhyaGulab Bari, Faizabad (Ayodhya): The Garden of Roses and Nawab's Tomb, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Gulab Bari in Faizabad, Ayodhya, the beautiful Garden of Roses and the mausoleum of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, from a guide who takes travellers across Ayodhya, with the timings, the rose gardens and fountains, the Nawabi architecture, the Nawabi heritage of Faizabad, and how to visit.
AyodhyaBahu Begum ka Maqbara, Faizabad (Ayodhya): The Taj Mahal of the East, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Bahu Begum ka Maqbara in Faizabad, Ayodhya, the grand 19th-century mausoleum of the great queen Bahu Begum, called the Taj Mahal of the East, from a guide who takes travellers across Ayodhya, with the timings, the story of the queen and her tomb, the fine Awadhi architecture, the panoramic view, and how to visit.
AyodhyaSurajkund (Surya Kund), Ayodhya: The Sun Pond of Ram's Dynasty, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Surajkund, the Surya Kund, in Ayodhya, the sacred pond of the Sun God, the divine ancestor of Lord Ram's solar dynasty, with its Surya temple and modern laser and light show, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the show schedule, the deep meaning of the Sun in Ram's story, and how to visit.
AyodhyaBharat Kund, Nandigram (Ayodhya): Where Bharat Ruled by Ram's Sandals, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Bharat Kund at Nandigram, near Ayodhya, the deeply moving place where Lord Ram's brother Bharat ruled by his sandals and did penance through the fourteen-year exile, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aarti, the story of Bharat's devotion, the Chhota Gaya for Pind Daan, the Bharat-Hanuman Milan, and how to visit.
AyodhyaGuptar Ghat, Ayodhya: Where Lord Ram Departed for Vaikuntha, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Guptar Ghat and its Chakrahari and Guptahari temples in Ayodhya, the deeply sacred place on the Saryu where Lord Ram is believed to have taken Jal Samadhi and departed the world for Vaikuntha, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the profound significance, the Vishnu temples, and how to visit.
AyodhyaChhoti Devkali Mandir, Ayodhya: The Goddess Worshipped by Sita, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Chhoti Devkali Mandir in Ayodhya, the revered Devi shrine of Girija, or Devkali, the family goddess of Mata Sita, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the beautiful story of Sita and her goddess, and how to visit alongside the other Sita shrines of the holy city.
AyodhyaBada Devkali (Badi Devkali) Mandir, Ayodhya: The Kuldevi of Lord Ram, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Bada Devkali, the Badi Devkali Mandir, in Ayodhya, the great temple of Maa Devkali, the family goddess of Lord Ram and the Suryavanshi line, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the rare trinity idol, the tender story of Ram's family goddess, and how to visit.
AyodhyaSugriv Parvat (Sugreev Kila), Ayodhya: The Hill Ram Gave to Sugriv, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Sugriv Parvat, the Sugreev Kila, in Ayodhya, the ancient hill-fort given by Lord Ram to his loyal ally King Sugriv, the monkey-king, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the story of Sugriv, the center of spiritual learning it has become, and how to visit alongside Hanuman Garhi and Mani Parvat.
AyodhyaMani Parvat, Ayodhya: The Hillock of the Sanjeevani, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Mani Parvat in Ayodhya, the ancient 65-foot hillock believed to hold a fragment of Hanuman's Sanjeevani mountain and an old Buddhist stupa, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the legend, the layered history, the panoramic views, and how to visit.
AyodhyaVidya Kund, Ayodhya: The Pond of Ram's Learning, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Vidya Kund in Ayodhya, the sacred pond where Lord Ram and his brothers received their early learning from Guru Vashishtha, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the story of Ram's education, the Vidya Devi shrine and the prayer for knowledge, and how to visit.
AyodhyaVashishtha Kund, Ayodhya: The Source of the Saryu and the Ashram of Ram's Guru, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Vashishtha Kund in Ayodhya, the ancient ashram of Guru Vashishtha, the teacher of Lord Ram, and the traditional source of the sacred Saryu river, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the profound story of the river's birth, the holy kund, and how to visit.
AyodhyaMoti Mahal, Faizabad (Ayodhya): The Pearl Palace of Bahu Begum, History and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Moti Mahal, the Pearl Palace, in Faizabad, Ayodhya, the historic Nawabi palace that was the residence of Bahu Begum, the great queen of Faizabad, from a guide who takes travellers across Ayodhya, with the history, the Mughal architecture, the golden age of the Nawabs, and how to visit alongside Gulab Bari and the Bahu Begum ka Maqbara.
AyodhyaSita Kund, Ayodhya: The Sacred Pond of Devi Sita, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Sita Kund in Ayodhya, the sacred pond created by Devi Sita herself and blessed by Lord Ram, a hidden, peaceful gem at Kami Ganj, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the tender story of Sita's own kund, and how to visit on the Sita trail.
AyodhyaRaj Dwar Mandir, Ayodhya: The Royal Gateway to Ram's Palace, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Raj Dwar Mandir in Ayodhya, the Royal Gateway Temple that stands where the grand entrance to the palace of Lord Ram and the Suryavanshi kings once rose, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the towering golden-crowned temple, the story of the royal gate, and how to visit alongside Kanak Bhavan and the core temples.
AyodhyaAmawa Ram Mandir, Ayodhya: The Ram Rasoi Free Meals, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Amawa Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Ram temple on the Janmabhoomi Path famous for its Ram Rasoi, the free kitchen that feeds thousands of pilgrims, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the meal and how to get it, the childhood Ram Lalla, and how to visit alongside the core temples.
AyodhyaPrachin Shri Kale Ram Temple, Ayodhya: The Black Ram and His Brothers, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Prachin Shri Kale Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the ancient temple of the revered black-stone Lord Ram, with a dramatic story of an idol saved and recovered, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the black Ram and his brothers, and how to visit near Ram ki Paidi.
AyodhyaTulsi Chaura, Ayodhya: Where Tulsidas Began the Ramcharitmanas, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Tulsi Chaura in Ayodhya, the deeply revered spot where Goswami Tulsidas began composing the Ramcharitmanas, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the story of the epic's beginning, the memorial and garden, and how to visit on the Tulsidas trail of Ayodhya and Kashi.
AyodhyaAmmaji Mandir, Ayodhya: The South Indian Temple of Ram, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Ammaji Mandir in Ayodhya, the beautiful South Indian, Dravidian-style Sri Vaishnava temple of Lord Ram, the Divya Desam temple of the holy city, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the moving story of its founding, the deities and the South Indian Ram Navami, and how to visit.
AyodhyaPracheen Shri Gore Ram Mandir, Ayodhya: The Ancient Fair Ram, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Pracheen Shri Gore Ram Mandir, the Gora Ram temple, in Ayodhya, the ancient temple of the fair form of Lord Ram, facing the Black Ram of the Kale Ram temple, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the beloved pair of the Fair Ram and the Black Ram, and how to visit near Ram ki Paidi.
AyodhyaShree Swaminarayan Mandir, Ayodhya: The Homeland of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Timings and Darshan Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Ayodhya, the temple in the homeland of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who was born nearby at Chhapaiya on Ram Navami and set out from this region on his great journey, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the story of Swaminarayan and Neelkanth Varni, the Chhapaiya pilgrimage, and how to visit.
AyodhyaAyodhya: The Ayodhya Princess Who Became a Queen of Korea
The complete, first-hand guide to the Queen Heo Hwang-ok Memorial Park in Ayodhya, the beautiful cultural park honouring Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya, who, legend tells, sailed to Korea and became its queen, from a guide who takes travellers across Ayodhya, with the timings, the remarkable India-Korea story, the peaceful park, and how to visit.
AyodhyaGurudwara Nazarbagh, Ayodhya: The Sikh Gurus in Ram's City, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Gurudwara Nazarbagh, the Guru Nanak Gobind Dham, in Ayodhya, the historic Sikh shrine marking the visit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji to the city of Ram, from a guide who takes travellers across Ayodhya, with the timings, the beautiful connection of the Sikh Gurus to Ram and Ayodhya, the free Langar, and how to visit.
AyodhyaChhapaiya, Ayodhya Region: The Birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Chhapaiya, near Ayodhya, the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, with its Ghanshyam Bhavan and Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and the settings of the Lord's childhood, from a guide who takes pilgrims across the region, with the timings and aartis, the story of the birth, the holy spots, and how to make the birthplace pilgrimage.
AyodhyaShri Rishabhdev Digambar Jain Mandir (Badi Murti), Ayodhya: The Birthplace of the First Tirthankara, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Shri Rishabhdev Digambar Jain Mandir, the Badi Murti, in Ayodhya, with its magnificent 31-foot statue of Bhagwan Rishabhdev, in the city revered by Jains as the birthplace of the first Tirthankara, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the great Jain heritage of Ayodhya, the story of Adinath, and how to visit.
AyodhyaAyodhya Shwetambar Jain Temple (Shri Ayodhya Jain Tirth): The Tirth of the Five Tirthankaras, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Ayodhya Shwetambar Jain Temple, the Shri Ayodhya Jain Tirth, dedicated to the five Tirthankaras born in Ayodhya, in the city revered by Jains as their sacred birthplace, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the Jain heritage of Ayodhya, the Shwetambar tradition, and how to visit.
AyodhyaRatnapuri, Ayodhya Region: The Birthplace of the 15th Tirthankara, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Ratnapuri, near Ayodhya, the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Dharmanath, the 15th Jain Tirthankara, with its Shwetambar and Digambar temples and the land of his Kalyanaks, from a guide who takes pilgrims across the region, with the timings, the story of Dharmanath, the Jain circuit, and how to make the tirth excursion.
AyodhyaShri Digamber Jain Mandir, New Colony, Ayodhya: Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Shri Digamber Jain Mandir on Tarun Pura Road in New Colony, Ayodhya, a Digambar Jain temple in the Jain quarter of the sacred city where the Tirthankaras were born, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings, the Digambar tradition, the wider Jain trail, and how to visit.
AyodhyaSri Ananthanatha Digamber Jain Temple, Ayodhya: The Birthplace of the 14th Tirthankara, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Sri Ananthanatha Digamber Jain Temple in Ayodhya, standing on the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Anantnath, the 14th Jain Tirthankara, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aarti, the story of the Infinite Lord, the five Tirthankara birthplaces of Ayodhya, the amenities, and how to visit.
AyodhyaJain Ajitnath Swami Shwetambar Mandir, Ayodhya: The Birthplace of the 2nd Tirthankara, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Jain Ajitnath Swami Shwetambar Mandir in Ayodhya, honouring the birthplace of Bhagwan Ajitnath, the 2nd Jain Tirthankara, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aarti, the story of the Invincible Lord, the five Tirthankara birthplaces of Ayodhya, and how to visit on the Jain Tirth Vandana.
AyodhyaShri Abhinandannath Bhagwan Janma Bhumi Tonk, Ayodhya: The Birthplace of the 4th Tirthankara, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Shri Abhinandannath Bhagwan Janma Bhumi Tonk in Ayodhya, the Digambar Jain shrine on the birthplace of Bhagwan Abhinandannath, the 4th Jain Tirthankara, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the story of the Lord of Joy, the five Tirthankara birthplaces of Ayodhya, the abhishek and rules, and how to visit on the Jain Tirth Vandana.
AyodhyaRam Ghat (Swarg Dwar), Ayodhya: The Gateway to Heaven, the Holy Dip, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Ram Ghat, also known as Swarg Dwar, the Gateway to Heaven, the ancient principal ghat of Ayodhya on the Saryu, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, the deep meaning of Swarg Dwar, the holy dip and ancestral rites, and how to visit with reverence.
AyodhyaNaya Ghat, Ayodhya: The Gateway to the Saryu Riverfront, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Naya Ghat in Ayodhya, the main modern ghat and gateway to the Saryu riverfront and Ram ki Paidi, the gathering point for the grand Saryu aarti, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the aarti timings, boating, and how to visit.
AyodhyaSaryu Aarti and Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya: The Sacred River, the Grand Aarti, Deepotsav, Timings and Experience Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Saryu ghats and Ram ki Paidi in Ayodhya, the sacred riverfront of Lord Ram's city, home of the grand evening Saryu aarti, the holy dip, the record-breaking Deepotsav, and the light show, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the aarti timings, the meaning of the Saryu, and how to experience the perfect river evening.
AyodhyaLakshman Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat of Lord Lakshman on the Saryu, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Lakshman Ghat in Ayodhya, the serene, sacred ghat on the Saryu dedicated to Lord Lakshman, Ram's devoted brother, and revered as the place of his departure, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, the story of the ideal brother, and how to visit.
AyodhyaSumatinath Digamber Jain Mandir (Janmsthal), Ayodhya: The Birthplace of the 5th Tirthankara, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to the Sumatinath Digamber Jain Mandir, the Janmsthal, in Ayodhya, the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Sumatinath, the 5th Jain Tirthankara, from a guide who takes pilgrims to Ayodhya, with the timings and rituals, the story of the Lord of Wisdom, the five Tirthankara birthplaces that complete the Jain Tirth Vandana, and how to visit.
AyodhyaKaushalya Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat of Lord Ram's Mother on the Saryu, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Kaushalya Ghat in Ayodhya, the newly restored, historic Saryu ghat honouring Queen Kaushalya, the mother of Lord Ram, and the riverside of the royal family, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, the story of the quintessential mother, and how to visit.
AyodhyaJanki Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat and Temple of Goddess Sita, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Janki Ghat in Ayodhya, the peaceful Saryu-side holy site and temple dedicated to Goddess Sita, Janki, the beloved consort of Lord Ram, from a guide who takes pilgrims across Ayodhya, with the timings and aartis, the story of the divine mother Sita, the loving rasik worship, and how to visit.
AyodhyaPapmochan Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat of Liberation from Sins, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Papmochan Ghat in Ayodhya, the sacred Saryu bathing ghat whose very name means the liberation from sins, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, the meaning of the sin-destroying dip, the ritual snan, and how to visit.
AyodhyaRinmochan Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat of Release from Debts, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Rinmochan Ghat in Ayodhya, the sacred Saryu bathing ghat whose very name means the release from debts, where the sage Lomasha was freed of his debts, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, the meaning of the three debts, the ritual snan and tarpan, and how to visit.
AyodhyaKaikeyi Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat of the Third Queen on the Saryu, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Kaikeyi Ghat in Ayodhya, the lesser-known, ancient Saryu ghat named for Queen Kaikeyi, the third queen of Dashrath and mother of Bharata, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, a thoughtful look at the complex queen, and how to visit.
AyodhyaJatayu Ghat, Ayodhya: The Ghat of the Heroic Bird on the Saryu, Timings and Visit Guide
The complete, first-hand guide to Jatayu Ghat in Ayodhya, one of the newly developed ghats of the Saryu riverfront, named in honour of Jatayu, the noble vulture king of the Ramayana who gave his life trying to save Sita, from a guide who has spent a lifetime on the river ghats of Kashi and Ayodhya, with the timings, the moving story of Jatayu, and how to visit.