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Falls
on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (March-April),
when people from all parts of the country gather on the banks of
river Saryu. The Birth of Lord Rama is celebrated at midnight, Ayodhya
is filled with the sound of conches and bells.
Shravan Jhoola Mela :
Commeences on the third day of the second half of Shrevana (July-August)
and lasts ill the end of the month. The images of the seities (specially
of Lord Rama, Lakshman and Sita) are swung in the temples and then
taken to Mani Parvat, where a big gathering joins in swinging these
idols. The deities are later brought back to the temples.
Parikramas :
Ayodhya is perhaps the most noted place in northern India where
parikramas are undertaken by Hindu pilgrims.These circumbulations
of important religious places are of varying durations, shortest
being the 'Antargrahi Parikrama' which has to be completed within
a day. After taking a dip in the river Saryu, the devotee commences
the Parikrama from the Nageshwarnath temple and passes through Rama
Ghat, Sita Kund , Mani Parvat and Brahma Kund, finally terminating
at Kanak Bhavan.
Then there is the Panchkoshi Parikarma, circuit of 16 Km., which
touches Chakratirtha, Naya Ghat, Ram Ghat, Holkar-Ka-Pura, Dashrath
Kund, Jogiana, Ranopali, Jalpanala and Mahatabagh. On the way the
people pay homage to the deities in the shrines which are situated
en route.
The ' Chaturdashkoshi Parikarma' constitutes a circular journey
of 45 km., made once a year on the occasion of Akshainavami, which
is completed within 24 hours.
Falls
on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (March-April),
when people from all parts of the country gather on the banks of
river Saryu. The Birth of Lord Rama is celebrated at midnight, Ayodhya
is filled with the sound of conches and bells.
