AYODHYA DRASHAN (PART III)

Maniparvat

Stands about 65 feet high, and some scholars think it to be of Buddhist origin.

According to legend, it was while Hanuman was carrying the hill bearing the Sanjeevani Booti (herb) for Lakshman's wounds from Himalayas, on the way to Lanka, a portion broke off and fell in Ayodhya and this is that very mound.

Sursari Mandir

The Raja of Sursari Estate constructed this temple near Sitamani during the British rule by using marble stones.

This is one of the beautiful temples of Ayodhya.

Digambar Jain mandir

This temple is related to the founder of Jainism Shri Rishabhdeo ji, situated in Raiganj ward of Ayodhya in which a huge statue made of marble of the height of 21 feet is established. Five statues made of black stone are of other five Jain Tirthankars.

According to Adi Puran, Rishabhdeo was the first king of Ayodhya who is also known as Adinath, the first Tirthankar of Jain.

Kale Ram Mandir

Kale Ram Mandir is situated near Ram ki Paidi in Swargdwar ward of Ayodhya city. It is enumerated in important temples of Ayodhya.

Idol established in this temple is of the period of Maharaj Vikramaditya. This place is worth seeing for devotees.

Tulsi Smarak Bhawan

Tulsi Smarak Bhawan is situated on Raiganj crossing, 300 meters in the east of National Highway. Goswami Tulasi Das ji began to compose Ram Charit Manas here. Motivated by the historical importance of the place, Shri Vishwanath Das ji, the then Governor of UP, ordered to construct here a building in the memory of Goswami Tulsi Das to be known as Tulsi Smarak Bhawan.

The department of culture, Government of U.P. founded Ayodhya, Sodha Sansthan in 1986 in this building .

A reference library contains books of academic importance related to Mythology, Philosophy, History and literatures of and about Goswami Tulsi Das, Ram Katha and allied subjects. The Ayodhya Sodha Sansthan is engaged to promote the publications and research works.

Vedanti Mandir

This temple was constructed 80-90 years ago by Pt. Shri Ram Ballabh Sharan Ji Maharaj and was known as Shri Ram Ballabh Kunj (Madhukar Niwas) where the services were given to God, Saints, Students and even to Cows.

Pt. Shri Ram Ballabh Sharan Ji Maharaj handed over the rights of the temple to his dearest pupil Shri Ram Padarath Das Ji Vedanti.

Uttar Totadri Math

The temple is located near Ayodhya Post Office. The temple was founded by Swami Bal Bhadracharya, and the temple is related with South Indian Toradri Math of Ramanuja cult. Icon of Tirupati Bala Ji Venkatesh Bhagawan is available.

The temple runs a Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya and the expenditure is borne by this Math.