Overview
Panchakosi Parikrama is the most widely performed circumambulation of Ayodhya, covering a sacred radius of five kos (approximately 15 kilometers) around the city. According to scriptures, completing this parikrama equals the merit of performing Ashwamedha Yagna.
The path includes darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Nageshwarnath Temple, and sacred ghats along the Sarayu. Devotees traditionally complete the parikrama barefoot, chanting Ram naam and observing maun (silence) for enhanced spiritual benefit.
History
Panchakosi Parikrama is the most widely performed circumambulation of Ayodhya, covering a sacred radius of five kos (approximately 15 kilometers) around the city. According to scriptures, completing this parikrama equals the merit of performing Ashwamedha Yagna.
The path includes darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Nageshwarnath Temple, and sacred ghats along the Sarayu. Devotees traditionally complete the parikrama barefoot, chanting Ram naam and observing maun (silence) for enhanced spiritual benefit.
Celebrations
Panchakosi Parikrama is the most widely performed circumambulation of Ayodhya, covering a sacred radius of five kos (approximately 15 kilometers) around the city. According to scriptures, completing this parikrama equals the merit of performing Ashwamedha Yagna.
The path includes darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Nageshwarnath Temple, and sacred ghats along the Sarayu. Devotees traditionally complete the parikrama barefoot, chanting Ram naam and observing maun (silence) for enhanced spiritual benefit.
Visitor Information
Darshan Timings: Kartik month, especially Kartik Shukla Ekadashi to Purnima
Distance: Approx. 15 km (5 Kos)
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