Kanak Bhawan in Ayodhya stands as a testament to devotion, dedicated to Lord Rama and Devi Sita. With its magnificent ayodhya tour package structure, it attracts pilgrims from all corners of the country, drawn to offer their reverence to the divine couple.
Legend has it that Kanak Bhawan was bestowed upon Devi Sita by Kaikeyi immediately after her marriage to Lord Rama. At the behest of King Dasharath, Vishwakarma, the divine architect, oversaw the construction of this celestial palace, envisioned as an exclusive abode for Lord Rama and Devi Sita. Even Hanuman, the devoted devotee, abided by the rule that no other male could enter the premises.
The temple’s history is rich, believed to have been originally built by Vikramaditya and later renovated by Queen Vrishbhanu ayodhya tourism Kunwari of Orchha in 1891 AD. It is said that during the Dwapar Yug, Maharaj Kush erected the idol of Lord Rama and Devi Sita here. However, another widely held belief credits Lord Krishna with establishing a pair of deities on the site before King Vikramaditya reconstructed the temple, followed by Samudragupta.
Kanak Bhawan houses three pairs of consecrated idols depicting Lord Rama and Devi Sita. Rani Sri Vrishbhan Kunwari installed the largest pair, while King Vikramaditya established the medium-sized pair. Legend has it that Lord Krishna gave the smallest pair to a woman, instructing her to bury it where she would be interred, a secret meant to be discovered by Vikramaditya himself.
To reach Kanak Bhawan, travelers have multiple options:
By Air: The nearest airport is Lucknow International Airport, approximately 152 kilometers away. Gorakhpur Airport is around 158 km, Prayagraj Airport is 172 km, and Varanasi Airport is 224 km away from Ayodhya.
By Train: Faizabad and Ayodhya are major railway stations in the district, offering connections to various cities and towns. Faizabad is around 128 km from Lucknow, 171 km from Gorakhpur, 157 km from Prayagraj, and 196 km from Varanasi. Ayodhya, on the other hand, is approximately 135 km from Lucknow, 164 km from Gorakhpur, 164 km from Prayagraj, and 189 km from Varanasi.
By Road: Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation buses operate round the clock, providing easy accessibility to Ayodhya from all directions. Faizabad is about 152 km from Lucknow, 158 km from Gorakhpur, 172 km from Prayagraj, and 224 km from Varanasi. Ayodhya is approximately 172 km from Lucknow, 138 km from Gorakhpur, 192 km from Prayagraj, and 244 km from Varanasi.
Kanak Bhawan welcomes devotees throughout the year, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with no entry fee. Its accessibility by air, road, and rail makes it convenient for pilgrims to embark on their spiritual journey.