About Kanak Bhawan
Kanak Bhawan ('House of Gold') is one of Ayodhya's finest architectural temples, renovated in 1891 by Queen Vrishbhanu Kuwari of Orchha.
The shrine houses magnificently adorned idols of Lord Rama and Sita wearing gold crowns under a regal arched ceiling.
Highlights
- Gifted by Queen Kaikeyi
- Palatial Rajput & Orissan Architecture
- Melodious Bhajan Sandhya
Plan your darshan
Kanak Bhawan: opening, prasad and rituals
Useful planning information gathered for visitors. Temple schedules and rules can change at short notice.
Opening and closure
- Darshan hours
- Darshan windows generally run from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Confirm current timings on festival days.
- When darshan may pause
- General darshan pauses during aarti, bhog offering, and deity shringar. Security checks apply at main entrance.
Prasad and bhog
- Prasad
- Official prasad counters are situated within the temple complex. Always obtain official receipt vouchers where available.
- Bhog
- Ask the temple office about daily bhog timings for Lord Rama & Mata Sita. General darshan is restricted during bhog windows.
Before you visit
- Electronic items, leather belts, and large bags may need to be stored in footwear/locker counters.
- Modest traditional attire is recommended for sacred sanctum entry.
- Follow temple line discipline and official security instructions.
Verify real-time notices with official trust administration of Kanak Bhawan.
Ritual itinerary
- 1Nitya Darshan & Aarti of Lord Rama & Mata Sita
- 2Special Archana & Abhishekam by temple priests
- 3Prasad distribution at authorised counters