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Ayodhya — host of Deepotsav

Festival · UTTAR PRADESH

Deepotsav.

November (eve of Diwali) · Ayodhya

Millions of diyas lit along Saryu river. Ram Leela performances. India's biggest Diwali event.

Why it mattersRam's homecoming — Ayodhya lit up like never before.

Going for this? Ayodhya in November

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November is Diwali month — and Ayodhya's Diwali is India's most spectacular. The city claims the world record for simultaneous oil lamps lit on the Saryu ghats. Hundreds of thousands of diyas illuminate the riverbank. The weather is ideal: 15-28°C.

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Getting there

Elevation
93 m
Nearest airport
Lucknow (135km) / Ayodhya (new)
Nearest railway
Ayodhya Junction

Live in Ayodhya

Where to stay in Ayodhya

  • Rahi Tourist Bungalow

    ₹1200-2500/night
    government hotel · Near Saryu River

    UP Tourism property with a garden overlooking the Saryu. Rooms are dated but spacious and clean. The location is central and walkable to all major temples. Best mid-range option in a city with limited quality stays.

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Where to eat

  • Hanuman Garhi prasad counter

    Legendary
    Hanuman Garhi temple · ₹

    SignatureHanuman Garhi besan laddu

    Buy from the official temple counter at the base — surrounding street stalls are unregulated; food-safety raids in 2025 flagged adulteration in a few outside vendors. Stick to the temple's own counter.

  • Shabri Ki Rasoi

    near Ram Janmabhoomi · ₹₹

    Signatureram bhog thali

    Crowded between 12-3pm; arrive early or after 4pm for quicker service. Pure-veg, no eggs, no onion-garlic in some thali sets — confirm at counter.

  • Makan-Malai Restaurant

    near Naya Ghat · ₹₹

    Signaturepaneer chilli

    Naya Ghat fills up after evening aarti; eat before 6pm or after 8pm to skip the rush. Pure-veg.

  • Maurya Mishthan Bhandar

    Ayodhya · ₹

    Signaturerabdi jalebi with dahi

    Order rabdi-jalebi together — the cold rabdi cuts the syrup; eating jalebi alone is the wrong call here. Cash and UPI accepted.

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What else to see in Ayodhya

  • Hanuman Garhi

    Hilltop temple with 76 steps. Largest temple in Ayodhya before Ram Mandir. Panoramic city views.

    temple
    30 min

  • Ram Mandir

    Grand temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama. Newly built Nagara-style temple inaugurated in 2024 with stunning architecture.

    temple
    1-2 hours

  • Saryu River Ghats

    Ancient ghats along the Saryu River. Evening aarti ceremony and boat rides.

    ghat
    1-2 hours

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