Shravan Jhoola Mela
Commeences on the third day of the second half of Shrevana (July-August) and
lasts ill the end of the month. The images of the seities (specially of Lord
Rama, Lakshman and Sita) are swung in the temples and then taken to Mani Parvat,
where a big gathering joins in swinging these idols. The deities are later brought
back to the temples.
Ramnavami
Falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (March-April), when
people from all parts of the country gather on the banks of river Saryu. The
Birth of Lord Rama is celebrated at midnight, Ayodhya is filled with the sound
of conches and bells.
Parikramas
Ayodhya is perhaps the most noted place in northern India where parikramas are
undertaken by Hindu pilgrims.These circumbulations of important religious places
are of varying durations, shortest being the 'Antargrahi Parikrama' which has
to be completed within a day. After taking a dip in the river Saryu, the devotee
commences the Parikrama from the Nageshwarnath temple and passes through Rama
Ghat, Sita Kund , Mani Parvat and Brahma Kund, finally terminating at Kanak
Bhavan.
Then there is the Panchkoshi Parikarma, circuit of 16 Km., which touches Chakratirtha,
Naya Ghat, Ram Ghat, Holkar-Ka-Pura, Dashrath Kund, Jogiana, Ranopali, Jalpanala
and Mahatabagh. On the way the people pay homage to the deities in the shrines
which are situated en route.
The ' Chaturdashkoshi Parikarma' constitutes a circular journey of 45
km., made once a year on the occasion of Akshainavami, which is completed within
24 hours.
