Devotees Flock to Ayodhya for Divine Blessings and Symbolic House Building

In Ramnagari Ayodhya, devotees express their faith in Lord Shri Ram by building symbolic houses within the temple premises, believing these acts will lead to their own permanent dwellings. Thousands visit this sacred place each month, reflecting unwavering devotion and belief in divine blessings.

A unique confluence of faith, devotion, and belief is witnessed in Ramnagari Ayodhya, where devotees' unwavering faith towards Lord Shri Ram is visibly evident. Devotees from across the country flock to Ayodhya to have a darshan and worship of Lord Shri Ram Lalla. After worship, devotees build symbolic house replicas with bricks and stones within the temple premises, praying for divine blessings to help them construct a home for themselves.

The faithful believe that constructing a symbolic house in the temple premises and wishing for a permanent dwelling will lead Lord Ram to fulfill their desires. Devotees say that if they craft a symbolic home of a particular size, Lord Shri Ram grants them an actual house of that size. Vishnu Das, an Ayodhya priest, stated, "People from faraway places come to have a darshan of Lord Ram, offering money and gifts and in return, they pray for a comfortable home. Ayodhya is adorned with flowers and lights year-round, with the revered God bestowing his love on the devotees."

The seers of Ayodhya said that the tradition of building symbolic houses in the temple area is very old, and people come to build these houses, often returning after a few days to express their gratitude to God for granting them a permanent home. Priest Sita Ram ji Maharaj remarked, "Lord Ram is the savior of all. He never sends his devotees away empty-handed and always fulfills their desires." The sacred place is visited by thousands monthly, securing its position as a prominent temple site.

When asked about the tradition, devotees mentioned that since Shri Ram has been seated in the grand palace, they are confident that Ram Lalla will certainly provide them with small homes to live in. Vinita Sharma, a devotee, expressed her desire to visit the holy place more often with her family. Another devotee, Anjani Devi, said, "Ayodhya is significant for those who seek solace in life, and it is with God's blessings that one gets to visit the city."

Devotee Devesh Sharma added, "Ayodhya is a place of reincarnation. Lord Ram is for everyone and shows mercy to those who come with utmost devotion." Such unshakable faith in Lord Shri Ram sees devotees' wishes for their own homes being fulfilled.

(With inputs from agencies.)