Ayodhya facts for kids
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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Terracotta image of Jain Tirthankar dated fourth century BCE excavated from Ayodhya
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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.
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Kanak Bhavan Temple dedicated to Rama and his consort Sita is in the centre of Ayodhya.
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In Spanish: Ayodhya para niños