The holy city of Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh, plays host to hundreds of South Koreans every year that come to pay their tributes to the legendary Queen Huh Hwang-ok. According to legend, Queen Huh Hwang-ok, also known as Princess Suriratna, was the princess of Ayodhya before she went to South Korea and married King Kim Suro of the Karak Clan in 48 AD. It is believed that she reached Korea on a boat, and was the first queen of King Suro of Geumgwan Gaya. She was 16-year-old when she got married and is considered to be the first queen of…
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Faith: In this fort present in the city of Rama, even today Maharaja Sugriva is worshipped. According to the mythological story, the enemies of the person who visits this place are destroyed by mere sight.Ayodhya: Nearly all temples in Ayodhya, the sacred birthplace of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram. There are several stories and tales associated with this. This is the sacred place where Lord Sri Vishnu himself incarnated in human form and performed his pastimes. The history of this mythical city is very sacred. In this sacred city, Sugriva Fort, located near the Ram Jambhumi complex, is a very…
Have you ever been on a cruise? Maybe, but have you ever been on a cruise that sails in a river? And now the probability dwindles. There is just one other in Varanasi. And what a tourist attraction it is! And now, if things go as planned you might soon get to experience a Ramayana-themed cruise in Ayodhya. Get ready for Ramayan Cruise Tour in Ayodhya The plan is to operate a cruise boat on the Saryu River with the iconic Guptar Ghat being the starting point. The voyage would be about 7 Kms long and culminate at the Naya…
The way the people of Ayodhya love their city can only be found in a small town. And if you are wondering if this love is new found you might be mistaken. Yes, the city has perhaps become the centre of the world off late but it was always the darling of its residents. They love it now and they adored it when it was just lost in oblivion and a victim of government apathy. The wait to see Ayodhya regain its glory has been a long one. And now when all these development projects are flowing this way, it…
“Bol Sambha, Kitne cuisine the ?” Well, the popular dialogue from Sholay looks apt to reflect the scores of cuisines available at Café Bollyfood. If you are still caught up with the idea of ‘cafes’ being dark and dull places for coffee-starved people, this particular nest in Ayodhya is here to burst all your myths. These guys serve almost everything in a brightly lit place embellished with everything ‘Bollywood’. You may just say it’s a ‘happy place. When did you hear about a theme-based café in Ayodhya before? We are betting some money you never did. We had this little…
THE VILLAIN IS ALSO A GOD! Contrary to the belief, Ravana was not a cruel ruler. Although he took Sri Lanka by force from his stepbrother Kuber, he proved to be the most influential Sri Lankan king ever. His reign over Sri Lanka is recorded as the most prosperous era in Lanka. Ravana was a great warrior of immeasurable courage. The gods feared him, he had won strategic boons by practising tough austerities most prosperous era of Lanka. RAVANA WAS BRAHMA’S GREAT-GRANDSON. Ravan’s father was the famous rishi, Visravas, who himself was a son of Prajapati Pulastya, one of Brahma’s…
Hanuman is one of the most popular deities worshipped by the Hindus. Hinduism believes in the immortality of a soul. However, every avatar of God, Lord Shree Rama or Lord Shree Krishna had to renounce the world and take leave of this mortal land. However, Hanuman is bestowed with the blessing of ‘Mrityunjay’ from Lord Shiva, which makes him immortal. That is why; he holds a special place among all the Hindu Gods. Who Is Lord Hanuman? Hanuman as depicted in the Ramayana and most of the Hindu scriptures is a man with a face of a monkey, having extraordinary strength…
Holi 2021 in Ram Mandir will be celebrated for the first time with grandeur here. This is the first Holi when the Ram Lalla’s idol is not in a tent but is ensconced in a proper temple.Celebrations of Holi 2021 in Ram Mandir will be doubled because the construction of the Ram temple has also begun in earnest. The Ram Temple Trust has already begun discussions with priests on rituals scheduled for Holi. Fashion Designer Manish Tripathi shared the first look of Holi attire designed with Khadi Silk for Shri Ram Lala Ayodhya ” Feeling blessed and privileged to design…
Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, patit paawan sita ram- We all are familiar with the fondness of Gandhi ji to this holy song and is regularly featured in Gandhiji’s prayer meetings, sometimes called Ram Dhun. Gandhi Ji also expressed his fondness and faith in Shri Ram with his wish to adorn the idols of Ram Lala, Lakshman and Mata Janaki in khadi clothes of the Ayodhya temple when he visited Ayodhya during the time of freedom of struggle. Gandhiji’s Visit to Ayodhya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGWZ0rdp5kk Recently we all indians have experienced this proud moment when the wish of Gandhi ji came true by…
Faizabad is a historically enriched place. The history of Faizabad is enhanced by the presence of historically important people living in the place. From the time of the Nawabs of Awadh to the freedom struggle of Independence, Faizabad has been an integral part of the events. Here, we will discuss some of the historically important people of Faizabad at different periods of Indian history. Mangal Pandey Mangal Pandey was the first martyr in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 and he is still honored as the person who initiated the outbreak. He was born in Faizabad and was a sepoy (internationally…