Ayodhya is a city of cultural significance that is situated in the district of Faizabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The neighboring twin town of Ayodhya is Faizabad and it shares its municipal corporation with it. The city Ayodhya is well identified and popular because it is believed that it is the birthplace of Rama as well as setting of the Ramayana.

Ayodhya has been regarded as one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites that is also known as 'Saptapuri' for Hindus. Legends also believe that the birth place of Rama was marked by a holy temple, which is said to have demolished in orders under the Mughal Emperor Babur. Thailand (Ayutthaya) and Indonesia (Yogyakarta) are being named after Ayodhya only.

Ayodhya is believed to be a very important place for Hindus because it is home to a number of pilgrimage centres that people from all over the nation visit. Brahmanda Purana includes a verse about Ayodhya that quotes it as "the most sacred and foremost cities", while the others include Kashi, Mathura, Avantika, Kanchi and Haridvara. Staying in this city is not at all a matter of concern because there are a number of Dharamshalas that are available near the railway stations as well as popular tourist attractions.

Some of the famous Dharamshalas are Ram Dham Guest House, Pathik Niwas Saket and Birla Dharamshala. Ayodhya temples are nationwide famous as it is home to very sacred temples such as Mani Parvat Temple, Kanak Bhavan, Janki Mahal and Hanuman Garhi temple. The festivals in Ayodhya too are celebrated vibrantly and uniquely in Ayodhya.

This makes the city lively and gifts one a spectacular view in and around the city. Ayodhya Diwali is one of the best times to visit this city because the festival of lights, Diwali lightens up the city in a way that your eyes will get mesmerized by the picturesque view.

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