Hanumanji is the Chief here
If you are going to Ayodhya, you have to first visit Hanumanji, because Hanumanji is the Chief General here. From the main gate one has to walk 500 to 700 meters. Lord Rama gave him a place to stay here when he came victorious from Lanka. This temple was built by Mahant Abhay Ramdasjia 300 years ago. It has symbols from the Lankan conquest.
This is not a temple but the real Balaji Hanuman is seated
A devotee named Keshav Sharma said that this is not a temple but the real Balaji Hanuman is sitting. He can be seen only if he wants. Fortunate is he who sees them. Ayodhya is heaven.
I don't feel like going home
A lady devotee named Sunita Vidyarthi said that we have come with family to have darshan. Been here for two days. The atmosphere here is such that one does not feel like going home. As the whole of India is celebrating Ramotsav, we have come to Ayodhya for this auspicious occasion.
Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna used to play in childhood
However there are 5 places in Ayodhya about which stories are prevalent from time to time. Hanumangarhi Temple, Ram Temple, Dasaratha Mahal, Kanak Bhawan, Ram Ki Paudi and Saryu River. These are the places where devotees come to visit. Let us take you to the palace of Maharaj Dasharatha where Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna used to play as children…
This is the palace of Maharaja Dasaratha
Today, the idols of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata Shatrughna are seated in this palace of Maharaja Dasaratha and lakhs of devotees come to have darshan. Presently the Bhandara Prasad distribution program is going on..This is the palace of Maharaja Dasaratha. Beautification of the palace is currently being done. Security arrangements have been made around the palace. Here is Ram Durbar. There is an idol of four brothers. Devotees come to have darshan. Dasaratha's palace is located at the place where creation was created from here.
Lord used to live here as a child
A devotee named Govind Suryavanshi said that the Lord used to live here in the form of a child. When I came 12 years ago, it was quiet here, but now people have come in large numbers. Darshan of God's childlike form is important.
Kanak Bhavan was gifted to Mother Sita by Mother Kaikeyi
Now we take you to Kanak Bhawan. It is said that Kanak Bhavan was gifted to Mother Sita by Mother Kaikeyi. This palace was once completely made of gold.
Security has been increased in Ayodhya
At present, security has been increased in Ayodhya. UP Police, ATS personnel are patrolling the streets of Ayodhya. Mock drills are being conducted from the airport to Lata Mangeshkar Chowk. The security convoy includes UP Police personnel, black commandos. Ayodhya is now under SPG control.
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