Treta Ke Thakur, Ayodhya - Timings, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings

At a distance of 2.5 km from Ayodhya Junction, Treta Ke Thakur or Tretanath Temple is a Hindu temple situated along the Naya Ghat of Ayodhya. It is one of the popular temples on the banks of Sarayu Ghat, and among the must-visit places during your Ayodhya tour.

Among the popular temples in Ayodhya, the Treta ke Thakur Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, who is referred to as the Lord of the Treta Yug. The temple was built by the king of Kullu 300 years ago and was renovated in 1784 AD by Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. The temple holds immense religious significance as it was here that Lord Rama had conducted the 'Ashwadmedha Yagya' to celebrate his victory over Ravana.

The Treta Ke Thakur Temple is an excellent piece of north Indian Nagar-style Hindu temple architecture that has conventional 'shikharas'. The temple houses the idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshaman, Bharat, Shatrughan, Lord Hanuman, and Sage Vashishtha. It is believed that the idols of Shri Ram, his three brothers, and Sita were brought from the original temple that stood on the bank of river Saryu. All the idols are black, made of single black sandstone.

The Treta Ke Thakur Temple is opened for the devotees only once a year on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi which falls in the month of October or November. The gates remain open for 24 hours on this day. Kartik Shukla Ekadashi is celebrated on a large scale. Devotees gather in a great number on this day.

Timings: Opens only on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi

Entry: Free