Ramkot

Ramkot in Ayodhya is one of the important places of worship and a popular tourist destination to visit in the city. It is an ancient citadel and is believed to mark the site of Lord Rama's fort in Ayodhya. Visited by devotees throughout the year, the citadel at Ramkot is built on a higher ground than the rest of the city and is dotted with numerous temples all around, providing mesmerizing views of the city and its ghats. According to a legend, the Ramkot citadel was once guarded by Lord Hanuman from a cave near it, which is why there is also a temple dedicated to him within Ramkot. Inside the temple, Lord Hanuman can be seen in his child form of Bal Hanuman sitting on the lap of his mother, Goddess Anjana. One of the best times to visit Ramkot is during the occasion of Ramnavami, when Ayodhya sees the most amount of crowd, gathering together to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. The festival of Ramnavami, celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm, takes place in the month of Chaitra, according to the Hindu calendar. An important site of worship for the devotees of Lord Rama, Ramkot in Ayodhya is a place that must be visited on a pilgrimag tour to the city.