Kanak Bhawan, located in Ayodhya, is one of India’s most visited religious sites, dedicated to Lord Rama and Devi Sita. This temple boasts a ayodhya tour package magnificent structure and attracts numerous pilgrims from across the country.
According to legend, Kanak Bhawan was given to Devi Sita by Queen Kaikeyi immediately after her marriage to Lord Rama. At King Dasharath’s request, the divine architect Vishwakarma constructed a heavenly palace on this site. It was intended as a private space for Lord Rama and Devi Sita, with strict rules prohibiting any other males, including Hanuman, from entering.
Historically, the temple is believed to have been originally built by Vikramaditya and later renovated by the Queen of Orchha, Vrishbhanu Kunwari, in 1891 AD. One inscription suggests that Maharaj Kush of the Dwapar Yug erected the statue of Lord Rama and Devi Sita in Kanak Bhawan. However, a more widely accepted belief is that Lord Krishna established another pair of deities on the mound before King Vikramaditya rebuilt the temple, which was then followed by renovations by Samudragupta.
Kanak Bhawan houses three pairs of consecrated idols depicting Lord Rama and Devi Sita. ayodhya tourism The largest idols were installed by Queen Vrishbhanu Kunwari, the medium-sized ones by King Vikramaditya, and the smallest pair is believed to have been given by Lord Krishna to a woman, who buried them as per his instructions. These idols were later discovered by Vikramaditya.
How to Reach Kanak Bhawan
By Air:
- Lucknow International Airport: 152 km from Ayodhya
- Gorakhpur Airport: 158 km
- Prayagraj Airport: 172 km
- Varanasi Airport: 224 km
By Train:
- Faizabad Railway Station: 128 km from Lucknow, 171 km from Gorakhpur, 157 km from Prayagraj, 196 km from Varanasi
- Ayodhya Railway Station: 135 km from Lucknow,
164 km from Gorakhpur, 164 km from Prayagraj, 189 km from Varanasi
By Road:
- Faizabad: 152 km from Lucknow, 158 km from Gorakhpur, 172 km from Prayagraj, 224 km from Varanasi
- Ayodhya: 172 km from Lucknow, 138 km from Gorakhpur, 192 km from Prayagraj, 244 km from Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh Transport ram mandir tour package Corporation buses operate 24 hours a day, making it easy to reach Ayodhya by road.
Location and Accessibility
Kanak Bhawan is situated in the Tulsi Nagar area of Ayodhya, about 2 kilometers from Ayodhya Junction. It is located northeast of Ram Janam Bhoomi or Ramkot, making it one of the most popular temples to visit in Ayodhya as part of your Uttar Pradesh tour.
Timings of Kanak Bhawan Darshan
The temple is open all year round from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is no entry fee, and all pilgrims are welcome. Given its accessibility by air, road, and train, visiting Kanak Bhawan is convenient for devotees. The nearest airport is Lucknow International Airport, and the nearest railway stations are Faizabad and Ayodhya, both well-connected by road.
