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Tier 2Key Place
A major location within Ayodhya Dham where important pastimes or historical events occurred. Key Places represent clusters of leelas or thematic zones — each with a distinct spiritual identity or mood.
Bharat's Seat of Devotion
Nandigram, 18 km south of Ayodhya, is where Bharat installed Rama's Charan Padukas on the throne and administered the kingdom for 14 years as an ascetic. The first reunion with Rama after Lanka occurred here. The Skanda Purana declares darshan here equals 1000 Manvantaras of Kashi-vaas.