Kanak Bhawanकनक भवन
Kaikeyi's gift to Sita, rebuilt in 1891 by the queen of Orchha. Ayodhya's prettiest temple.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Awadh
Awadh
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyAyodhya, Ayodhya Dham Jn
EntryFree
About Kanak Bhawan
Said to be the palace Kaikeyi gave Sita on her arrival in Ayodhya, the present building was raised in 1891 by Vrishbhanu Kunwari, the queen of Orchha and Tikamgarh. Ram and Sita wear gold crowns, the courtyard is painted in Bundelkhand style, and bhajan singing goes on through the day. Easily the most attractive of the old temples.
What to see and do
- Gold-crowned idols of Ram and Sita
- Painted Bundeli courtyard
- Bhajan sessions through the day
- Close to Ram Janmabhoomi
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