Location:
Ayodhya
(Uttar Pradesh)
(Vada Naadu)
Vishnu: Rama (Chakravarti Tirumagan)
Taayaar: Sita
Theertham:Sarayu Nadhi
Paasuram :Tirumangai, Periyalwar, Kulasekharalwar,
Tondaradippodi, Nammalwar
Vimaanam:Pushkala Vimanam
Description
Ayodhya is considered to be one of the 7 Muktistalams
of India. Ayodhya is believed to be a component of Vaikuntham, given to
Manu by Vishnu, and installed on the banks of the Sarayu. Ayodhya is very
closely associated with the story of Rama (as told in the timeless Indian
epic Ramayana). Ayodhya is located in Uttar Pradesh and is visited by
thousands of pilgrims throughout the year.
The Tamil Alwars
have mentioned Ayodhya in their works ; Nammalwar, Tirumangaialwar and
Tondaradippodialwar in one poem each; while Periyalwar and Kulasekharalwar
have six and four poems each, mentioning Ayodhya. The Ramayana dates way
back in time. The Alwars lived in the latter half of the first millenium
CE.
The Ammaji Temple
is a temple built embracing South Indian architecture, at a much later
date, at Ayodhya, on the banks of the Sarayu river. Ranganathar and Rama
are enshrined here. Rama is enshrined in a seated posture facing North.
Worship services are conducted here by South Indian Sree Vaishnava priests.
There are several
temples and shrines related to Rama Sita Lakshmana and Hanuman in the
ancient town of Ayodhya.
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