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Kanak Bhawan

The ‘Golden Palace’ of Sita and Ram, a temple believed to be Kaikeyi's wedding gift to Sita, known for its crowned golden idols.

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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information

TimingsAbout 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (winter hours start later)
Entry feeFree
Time needed30–45 minutes
Best time to visitOctober to March; evenings for the aarti
From city centreIn the town centre, north-east of the Ram Mandir
Railway station≈ 1.2 km away
Airport≈ 7.4 km away
Dress codeModest clothing
PhotographyRestricted inside the sanctum; follow the staff's instructions
LocationAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh

≈ Straight-line distance from this place. The road route is usually longer.

Highlights

Why Visit Kanak Bhawan?

  1. Sita's palace

    Believed to be Kaikeyi's wedding gift to Sita.

  2. Golden idols

    Ram and Sita wear gold crowns in an ornate sanctum.

  3. Rebuilt in 1891

    By Queen Vrishbhanu Kunwari of Orchha, in palace style.

  4. Evening aarti

    A peaceful, devotional end to a day of darshan.

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About Kanak Bhawan

Kanak Bhawan, the “Golden Palace”, is one of the most loved temples in Ayodhya. According to tradition, Queen Kaikeyi gave this palace to Sita as a gift soon after her marriage to Lord Ram, so it is revered as their private home.

The present building was rebuilt in 1891 by Queen Vrishbhanu Kunwari of Orchha (Tikamgarh). It looks like a Bundelkhand palace from outside, with a large courtyard and a richly decorated sanctum in which the idols of Ram and Sita wear gold crowns.

The temple is known for its devotional singing and its evening aarti. It celebrates Ram Navami and Janaki Navami, Sita's birthday a month later, with special decorations.

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Getting there

How to Reach Kanak Bhawan

Kanak Bhawan is a few minutes' walk from Hanuman Garhi and about 600 m from the Ram Mandir, and roughly 1 km from Ayodhya Dham Junction by e-rickshaw.

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Hanuman Garhi ≈ 400 m
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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir ≈ 600 m
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Nageshwarnath Temple An ancient Shiva temple at Ram ki Paidi, believed to have been founded by Kush, the son of Lord Ram. View details →

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