For centuries it was the capital of the decendants of the Surya Vansh of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya during ancient times was known as Kosaldesha.
The Ayodhya Pilgrimage Travel India describes it as "a city built by gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself".
The illustrious ruling dynasty of this region were the lkshvakus of the
Surya Vash. Accoridng to tradition lkshvaku was the eldest son of Vaivasvata
Manu, who established himself at Ayodhya.
A few generations later came Masndhatri, in whose line the 31st king was Harishchandra, known idely for him live for truith.
Religious Places Ayodhya Tour - Raja Sagar of the same clan performed the ashvamedha yajna and his great grandson bhagirath is reputed to have brought ganga on earth by virtue of his penances.
Later in the time came the great raghu after whome the family came to be called as raghu vansh. Religious Places Ayodhya Tour, His grandson was Raja Dasharatha the illustrious father of lord rama with whome the glory of the dynasty reached its zenith.
Hindu mythology believes that Lord Brahma, the creator, chose a part of land on earth, on which the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati would flow into a quiet confluence. He referred to it as 'Teertharaj' or the 'king of all pilgrimage centers.'
Maha Kumbh Mela: Legends have it, that the Gods fought a great battle with the demons over a pot full of amrit, which had emerged out of churning the ocean.
In the ensuing tussle, four drops of this nectar fell on earth at four different places of Haridwar, Prayag (Allahabad), Ujjain and Nashik. Every 12 years when the planets are in similar alignment, the Maha Kumbh Mela takes place on the banks of the holy Sangam at Allahabad, where lakhs of pilgrims take bath on the banks of the holy Sangam.
Ayodhya Sightseeing Tour - The main bathing days for the Kumbh Mela are known as 'Shahi Snans' or 'Royal Bathing Days', which are Makar Sankranti, Paush Purnima, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchmi, Maghi Poornima and Maha Shivratri.
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