Updated on: 20 January, 2024 07:46 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Ayodhya is all set to welcome Lord Rama back to his janmabhoomi. The much-awaited Ram Mandir will finally open its doors to bhakts and devotees on January 22. Ahead of Ram Mandirs grand inauguration and pran pratishta, lets take you through five other spectacular Lord Rama temples in India that you must visit.
1. Ram Tirath Temple: Amritsar
Located in the breathtaking town of Amritsar, Ram Tirath is a lesser-known Lord Rama temple that dates back to the Ramayana era. It has a huge sarovar and a massive area.It is believed to be Sage Valmiki's ashram, where Mata Sita took shelter when Lord Rama abandoned her.
2. Ram Raja Temple: Orccha, Madhya Pradesh
Apart from being known for the magnificent Orccha Palace, Madhya Pradesh is also home to the Ram Raja temple. It is the only holy place where Lord Rama is worshipped both as a god and as a king.
3. Shri Vijayraghava Peruma Temple: Thiruppkuzhi, Tamil Nadu
While this tenple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, a Sanctum Sanctorum of the Vijayraghava temple showcases Lord Rama's idol performing the final rites of bird demigod Jatayu. It is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu.
4. Kodanda Rama Tenple: Hiremagalur, Karnataka
Some temples recite stories that are barely known to us. Kodanda Rama Temple is one of them where an anecdote from the Skanda Purana is depicted. It shows when Lord Rama, with Mata Sita by his side, grants darshan to Parshuram.
