Prachin Shri Kale Ram Temple Ayodhya — Attraction in Uttar Pradesh

Right from the time we decided to visit the Shri Ram Lalla Mandir at Ayodhya, we also planned to explore other historical temples in the city. During our visit to a Shiv Mandir, someone mentioned that the renowned Shri Kaleram Mandir was located right next door. Curious and excited, we went to see it—and what a rewarding experience it was!

We were fortunate to meet Shri Deshpande, a former Postmaster of Ayodhya and a member of the Sevayat family that has been associated with the temple for the past 300 years. He narrated the fascinating history of the temple with great passion and detail. He explained how, during the rule of Aurangzeb and the threat of temple destruction, the original idols were immersed in the river Sharayu for safekeeping. These idols were later discovered by Mr. Moghe, a Maharashtrian resident of Ayodhya, nearly 300 years ago. He established them in the present temple, which was eventually named Shri Kaleram Mandir. The idols, beautifully carved out of black stone, are a striking sight.

It was a moment of pride for me, as a Maharashtrian, to visit this sacred place in Ayodhya with my wife from 5th to...

Shri Kale Ram temple, located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was built by King Vikramaditya 2000 years ago and is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is believed that after the Mughals invaded in 1528, Shyamanand Saraswati, to save the idol of Rama from the Mughals, threw it into the Saryu river. 220 years later, a Brahmin found this idol in Maharashtra. He brought the idol to the Kale Ram temple. It got its name because the idol of Rama is black in this temple. The temple is open from 4:30 am – 11:30 pm and 4 – 9 pm. The dress code for this temple is traditional and formal clothing.

Places To Visit Near Shri Kale Ram Temple Ayodhya has a lot of places to explore. It is a significant place for the Hindus. Here are a few places to visit near Shri Kale Ram Temple for an exciting and memorable trip: jai shree...

Treta ke Thakur Temple is located at the Naya Ghat of Ayodhya. Shri Ram is referred to Treta ka Thakur as he was the Lord of Treta Yug after Satyug.

This temple has been built over the place where Lord Rama performed Ashwamedh Yajna to celebrate his victory over Ravan.

Raja of Kullu built a new temple 300 years ago, known as Kaleram ka Mandir.

This temple was further improved by Ahalyabai Hokar of Indore in 1784 & adjoining ghats were also built.

Idols of Rama, Sita, Laxman, Bharat, Shatrughan, Vashishtha, Hanuman, Sugreev, guards Jai & Vijaya are all made of black sandstone & recovered from the original Ram temple, near Saryu River

The temple opens only once in a year on Kartik Ekadashi Huge no of devotees offer prayers to seek the...