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Dashrath Mahal

A temple complex on the site revered as King Dasharatha's palace, where Lord Ram spent his childhood; also called Bada Asthan.

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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information

TimingsAbout 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Entry feeFree
Time needed20–30 minutes
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreIn Ramkot, in the town centre
Dress codeModest clothing
LocationAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Highlights

Why Visit Dashrath Mahal?

  1. King Dasharatha's palace

    Revered as the home where Lord Ram grew up.

  2. Living devotion

    Ramayana recitation and bhajans in the courtyard.

  3. Right in the old town

    Walkable from Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan.

Know before you go

About Dashrath Mahal

Dashrath Mahal, also called Dashrath Bhawan, Bada Asthan or Badi Jagah, stands on the spot believed to be the palace of King Dasharatha, Lord Ram's father. Tradition holds that Ram and his brothers spent their childhood here.

Today it is a temple complex rather than a palace: a colourful painted gateway leads to a courtyard and a shrine with idols of Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Sadhus often sing from the Ramayana and play devotional music here.

The complex is especially busy during Ram Navami, Ram Vivah, Diwali and the Kartik Mela.

Getting there

How to Reach Dashrath Mahal

Dashrath Mahal is in Ramkot, a short walk from Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan, so it fits easily into a walking darshan of the old town.

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