Treta ke Thakur

Treta ka Thakur happens to be one of Ayodhya's well-known temples and is dedicated to Lord Ram, the Lord of the Treta Yug. The temple was rebuilt in 1784 AD by Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar after being constructed 300 years earlier by the Kullu monarch. The temple holds great religious significance because Lord Ram performed the "Ashwadmedha Yagya" ceremony here to commemorate his triumph over Ravana.

The Treta Ke Thakur Temple is a superb example of the North Indian Nagara architectural style, including traditional "shikharas." Some of the deities whose idols are installed inside this temple are Lord Ram, Lord Shatrughan, Lord Bharat, Lord Hanuman, Lord Lakshman, Goddess Sita and Sage Vashishtha. The worship idols of Shri Ram, his three brothers, and Mata Sita are thought to have been transported from the original temple, which was located beside the Saryu River. Each idol is a single piece made of black sandstone and is all-black.

Tips

• It is only 2.5 km. away from the Ayodhya Railway Junction.
• This temple opens its gate for the devotees only once a year, and that is on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi falling in the month of October or November.
• Visitors are suggested to book a nearby hotel one month prior for a hassle-free stay.