The Hanumangadhi temple is in Ayodhya. It is situates on the right side bank of river Saryu on a high hill. People have to climb 76 stairs to reach this temple. The Hanuman idol installed here is only 6 inches long, which is always, adorned with garlands.

Ayodhya, well known for its legendary association with Lord Rama is one of the most holy cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Of all the Holy Places in Ayodhya, Hanuman Garhi is one that has made a place for itself not only in the minds of devotes but also amongst the major Tourist Attractions in Ayodhya. Common tourists frequent Hanuman Garhi in large numbers. It enjoys an advantageous location right in the heart of the city of Ayodhya and is a must visit if you are considering Tours to Ayodhya.

History

According to popular legend, the place where the Hanuman Garhi now stands was inhabited by Hanuman. He used to live here to protect Janmabhoomi or Ramkot. This is so much for its mythological association. If we try and trace its history to more recent times we will know that the land for Hanuman Garhi was actually donated by the Nawab of Avadh. Later a temple was constructed by a Hindu courtier of the Nawab around the middle of the 10th century.

Hanuman Garhi is one of the most popular religious shrines in Ayodhya, India. Approachable by a flight of 76 steps, devout Hindus believe that all your wishes are sure to be fulfilled on a visit to this shrine. No wonder it is almost always thronged by those with a religious bent of mind. A statue of Mata Anjani with infant Hanuman in her lap is enshrined in the inner sanctum of this cave temple. It is believed that Hanuman resided here at one point of time to safeguard the place. And as of now it is the idol which is worshipped with a great deal of reverence.
Apart from its religious significance Hanuman Garhi is also well worth a visit because it is a quite an impressive structure manifesting admirable architectural skills. Akin to an imposing four sided fort, it boasts of circular bastions at each of its corner. One cannot but stand and stare at it with approval. Open from sunrise to sunset, it can be easily reached from any part of the city of Ayodhya. So do make sure to pay it a visit when on a sight seeing trip in Ayodhya.

How to Reach

Ayodhya is an important religious center that is well linked to the rest of the country through different means of communication. This place is held in high regards as the birthplace of Lord Sri Rama. It still remains one of those religious destinations in the country that are visited the most.

Air Reaching Ayodhya via air is a cakewalk. The nearest airport from Ayodhya is located in Lucknow, 140 kms from the city. As Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, it is well connected to other parts of India through several flights operated by different private as well as public carriers. From Lucknow, you can easily take a cab or board a train to Ayodhya.

By Train Both Faizabad as well as Ayodhya stations cater to the needs of the city of Ayodhya. Faizabad is positioned on the busy Mughal Sarai- Lucknow route of North-Central Railway. Thus, it is well connected to a majority of the towns and cities of Uttar Pradesh as well as other parts of the country. Regular Express and Super fast trains are available from this place that would take you to cities like Agra, Lucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi.

By Road The city of Ayodhya is well linked to other significant towns in Uttar Pradesh through a well maintained network of State and National Highways. Besides buses of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, you can also avail of buses run by the private operators to and from Ayodhya. So, rush to book your place for Tours to Ayodhya at your earliest. You can stay assured of having a good time during your Ayodhya Tours.