🌺 Culture of Ayodhya

🕉️ Spiritual & Religious Life

• Ayodhya is revered as the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, the embodiment of Maryada Purushottam (ideal man).
  
  

• It is one of the Sapta Puri—seven sacred cities believed to grant moksha.
  
  

• Daily life revolves around bhajans, Ram naam jap, temple rituals, and satsang.
  
  

🔔 Temple & Pilgrimage Culture

• Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple – spiritual heart of Ayodhya
  
  

• Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, Nageshwarnath Temple
  
  

• Pilgrims walk barefoot, chant “Jai Shri Ram”, and perform parikrama.
  
  

🌊 Saryu River Traditions

• The Saryu River is sacred; bathing here is believed to cleanse sins.
  
  

• Daily aarti and deep daan (lamp offerings) are central rituals.
  
  

• Ghats come alive during festivals with diyas and chanting.
  
  

👘 Lifestyle & Values

• Ayodhya’s culture is based on simplicity, discipline, truth, and compassion.
  
  

• Traditional attire like dhoti-kurta and sarees is common.
  
  

• Vegetarian food, sattvik living, and respect for elders define social life.
  
  

🎉 Festivals of Ayodhya

🪔 Deepotsav (Signature Festival of Ayodhya)

• Celebrated on Diwali.
  
  

• Millions of diyas light up the Saryu ghats—often setting world records.
  
  

• Symbolizes Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after exile.
  
  

• Major international tourist attraction.
  
  

🎭 Ramleela of Ayodhya

• Based on Valmiki Ramayana & Ramcharitmanas.
  
  

• Performed in multiple locations with devotional intensity.
  
  

• Entire city participates, turning Ayodhya into a living Ramayana.
  
  

🌺 Ram Navami (Most Sacred Festival)

• Celebrates the birth of Lord Ram.
  
  

• Grand processions, temple decorations, bhajans, and aarti.
  
  

• Thousands of devotees take holy dips in the Saryu.
  
  

🌈 Kartik Purnima & Mela

• Religious fairs, lamp offerings, and cultural programs.
  
  

• Devotees perform Deep Daan on river ghats.
  
  

🌾 Makar Sankranti

• Holy bathing in the Saryu River.
  
  

• Charity, khichdi offerings, and spiritual gatherings.
  
  

🕉️ Shravan Month Celebrations

• Devotees worship Shiva temples like Nageshwarnath.
  
  

• Bhajans, fasting, and Kanwar yatras.