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Ayodhya is a town in Uttar Pradesh state of India. The Ramayana tells that Raam, a god of Hindus, was born in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is on the bank of the Sarayu River. The city is about five kilometers east of Faizabad, another important city of Uttar Pradesh.

The Ramayana tells that Ayodhya was the capital city of Raam’s kingdom. Raam was a form (an avatar) of Vishnu. Ayodhya is one of the seven most holy cities of Hindus.

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  • Ayodhya-jain-teracotta

    Terracotta image of Jain Tirthankar dated fourth century BCE excavated from Ayodhya

  • Ayodhya Nagri

    Gold carving depiction of the legendary Ayodhya at the Ajmer Jain temple

  • Dhanadeva Ayodhya inscription

    The Dhanadeva-Ayodhya inscription, first-century BC

  • Muladeva coin Kosala

    Coin of ruler Muladeva, of the Deva dynasty minted in Ayodhya, Kosala. Obv: Muladevasa, elephant to left facing symbol. Rev: Wreath, above symbol, below snake.

  • Ayodhya seen from the river Ghaghara, Uttar Pradesh. Coloure Wellcome V0050436

    Ayodhya in 1785 as seen from river Ghaghara; painting by William Hodges. It depicts the Svargadvar Ghat. A mosque of Aurangzeb period in the background.

  • United Provinces 1903

    United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, showing 'Ajodhia', 1903 map

  • Ayodhya Diwali 2021 12

    Panoramic view of Ram ki Paidi ghat

  • Ayodhya

    Hanuman Garhi Temple

  • Ayodhya 500 (6)

    Sant Sri Paltds Temple

  • Ayodhya 100 (28)

    Sign board of Ayodhya Junction railway station

  • Idols of Prabhu Shri Rama and Sita Mata, Kanak Bhavan, Ayodhya, Faizabad, U.P., India

    Kanak Bhavan Temple dedicated to Rama and his consort Sita is in the centre of Ayodhya.

  • Ayodhya city

    Ayodhya Ghaat on the bank Ghaghara river

  • Saryu

    Ghaghra river, locally known as Saryu, at Faizabad

  • Hanuman Garih Temple, Ayodhya, Faizabad (U.P.), India

    Hanuman Garhi temple. A young priest is operating the Darshan system.

  • Vijayraghav Mandir, Ayodhya

    Vijayraghav Mandir, Ayodhya

  • Saryu River Bank, Ayodhya, Faizabad, (U.P.), India.

    Steps on the bank of the Ghaghara

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