The holy city of Ayodhya is known as the birthplace of Lord Rama. Located on the banks of the river Saryu, the ancient city is mentioned in the epic Ramayana. Apart from this, it was founded by Hindu god Manu almost 9000 years ago. Also famous for its various Hindu temples, it is considered one of the famous pilgrimage places in India. Due to the famous Ayodhya temple, the city remains in the headlines.