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.
Teerths Around the City
Beyond central Ayodhya are powerful teerths described in the Skanda Purana. Surya Kund cures diseases. Devkali is the seat of Adi Shakti in Ashtabhuja form. Manorama Teerth across the Saryu is where King Dasharatha performed the Putrakameshti Yagya that led to Rama's birth.
📜 History & Significance
🔸 Key Spots (Tier 3)
Kund / Sarovar
Surya Kund
South of Vaitarni river — bathing cures leprosy, boils, poverty, all diseases. Special merit on Sundays and in Bhadra/Pausha/Magha.
Vibheeshan Kund
Sacred kund on Rajghat road, associated with Vibheeshan (Ravana's righteous brother) who joined Lord Rama's cause.
Bamdev Kund
Sacred water body associated with the sage Bamdev, located in the southern sacred periphery of Ayodhya.
Janmejay Kund (84 Kosi Route)
Sacred kund on the 84 Kosi Parikrama route, associated with King Janmejay who performed great yagyas.
🔱Shakti Peeth
🏠Ashram / Math
Bamdev Ashram
Ashram of sage Bamdev (Vamadeva), a centre of Vedic learning and spiritual practice in southern Ayodhya.
Astikan Ashram
Ancient ashram associated with Vedic traditions, serving as a retreat for spiritual seekers in the Ayodhya periphery.
Medha Rishi Ashram
Ashram of Medha Rishi, a sage known for imparting spiritual knowledge. Located on Ayodhya's outskirts amidst forests.
Shravan Ashram
Ashram honouring Shravan Kumar, the devoted son whose story is deeply connected to the Ramayana narrative.