Ayodhya - अयोध्या |
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The ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries it was the capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty, of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king.
Ayodhya city was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Ayodhya, where Lord Ram, the 7th incarnation (avtar) of Vishnu was born. It is also mentioned in Hindu mythology and the Ramayana. The ancient scripture of Atharvaveda describes Ayodhya as 'a city built by gods' and compares its prosperity with the glory and splendor of the paradise .
In the Gupta period (200-400 AD) Vikramaditya tried to restore the long-lost glory of Ayodhya but nothing survived.
Ayodhya city was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Ayodhya, where Lord Ram, the 7th incarnation (avtar) of Vishnu was born. It is also mentioned in Hindu mythology and the Ramayana. The ancient scripture of Atharvaveda describes Ayodhya as 'a city built by gods' and compares its prosperity with the glory and splendor of the paradise .
In the Gupta period (200-400 AD) Vikramaditya tried to restore the long-lost glory of Ayodhya but nothing survived.
| Type | Heritage Site, River, Temple | Region Type | Gangetic Plain | Altitude | 26.90 m |
| District | Faizabad | State | Uttar Pradesh | Region | North |
| Area | 10.24 Sq.Km | Population as per 2001 census | 40642 | Languages | Hindi, Avadhi and English |
| Temperature & Rainfall | Best Seasons | October - March. | Clothing |
Cottons Woollens |
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| Nearby Stations | AYODHYA AY | Nearby Airports | Allahabad Airport (IXD) | Nearby Places | Faizabad |
| STD Code | 5278 | Pincode | 224123 | Other Names | |
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