Kanak Bhawan

Palace-temple associated with Sita’s gift of a golden palace; serene relative to the main complex.

दर्शन महत्व: Often missed by first-time Ayodhya visitors rushing only the main mandir.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Mar

History

Kanak Bhawan in Ayodhya is a palace-temple associated with Queen Kaikeyi’s gift of a golden dwelling to Sita, or alternatively with Vikramaditya’s devotion in some traditions. It houses ornate Rama-Sita icons and offers a calmer darshan than the main Janmabhoomi complex.

Legends

• The name ‘Kanak’ means gold — devotees believe the deities here are adorned as royalty in a celestial palace.