Kanak Bhawan Tourism
Type of destination: Religious Place
Ideal visit duration: 1 to 2 hours
Kanak Bhawan is a revered temple situated in the heart of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Lord Ram and his consort Sita. According to popular belief, the temple was gifted to Sita by Lord Ram's stepmother, Queen Kaikeyi, immediately after their royal wedding. The present structure of Kanak Bhawan is quite contemporary, with its origins tracing back to the 19th century when it was reconstructed by Vrisha Bhanu of Orchha and Tikamgarh. The temple is well-known for the idols of Lord Ram and Sita that appear in regal attire, adorned with gold crowns and jewelry. The name 'Kanak' means gold, and the Bhawan features elaborate artworks, intricate designs, and golden decorations reflecting the grandeur of the era. The temple radiates a spiritual aura and is a key pilgrimage site, drawing devotees from all over the world.
Opening and Closing time of Kanak Bhawan
| Monday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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| Tuesday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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| Wednesday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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| Thursday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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| Friday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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| Saturday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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| Sunday |
Opening: 07:30 AM
Closing: 12:00 PM
Afternoon Opening: 04:30 PM
Afternoon Closing: 09:30 PM
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Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Kanak Bhawan
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Kanak Bhawan
Tips Detail
Ensure to check the temple timings as they can change during festival times.
Dress modestly as it is a place of worship.
Photography may be prohibited inside the temple premises.
Top 5 Reviews on Kanak Bhawan
Manusha2012
Wrote on 21st Mar, 2024
Jai Sree Raam
Worth the trouble to reach the temple . Security is so awful that it’s a huge challenge to reach the temple as all roads are blocked and passes are for VIPs as we could see cars zipping by while we wa..
macedonboy
Wrote on 20th Feb, 2024
Hindu Temple With Unusual Architecture
The Kanak Bhawan Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the holy city of Ayodhya. The building was originally designed as a palace, the architecture of the building doesn’t look like a t..
ankan146
Wrote on 17th Sep, 2023
kanak-bhawan gift 2 sita ji from kaikei ma
5-7 min walk from hanumangarhi and 2 min from dasrath bhawan -(side lane goes there) only walking and bad roads all over repair /filthy water .walk carefully. last arti 930 pm opens 8am morning. ..
rohitbihani
Wrote on 2nd Oct, 2022
Sone ka Mandir
Kanak Bhawan is also known as Sone Ka Mandir, made by Kaikeyi for Sitaji. It has 3 idols of Ram-Sita inside, placed side by side. They were apparently placed in 3 different eras, as narrated by the te..
krishna292
Wrote on 4th Apr, 2021
The Main Attraction of Ayodhya with Great Religious Significance
Ayodhya was the first destination of our package tour which started from Lucknow airport at 3-30 PM on 15th March 2021. It was about 3-4 hour drive from airport to Ayodhya where we had a booking at Ho..
