Dashrath Mahal
Palace

Dashrath Mahal

Ancient palace complex of King Dashrath, father of Lord Rama, featuring royal gates and sacred shrines.

500m from Ram Mandir06:00 AM – 09:00 PM

Dashrath Mahal (also known as Badi Jagah) is the ancestral palace of King Dashrath, where Lord Rama and his brothers spent their childhood. Located right in the heart of Ayodhya near Hanuman Garhi, it features ornate carved gates and vibrant courtyards.

Devotees enter the central courtyard to offer prayers at the sanctum shrines of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna.

Visitor tips

  • Located just a 5-minute walk from Hanuman Garhi on the way to Ram Janmabhoomi.
  • Sanctum fills with devotional bhajan singing in the evenings between 06:00 PM and 08:00 PM.
  • Sattvic sweet shops outside serve authentic warm pedas and rabri.

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Last updated: 26 October 2026. Sources: UP Tourism.