Puja at Ayodhya

Ayodhya is a city of great spiritual and cultural significance located on the banks of the Saryu River in Uttar Pradesh, India. Ayodhya is known as a sacred city and the birthplace of Shree Ram, the seventh Avtar of Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama has taken birth on the banks of river Sarayu, in Ayodhya.  Ayodhya is one of the spat moksha puri. The temples in the city have a lot of spiritual and religious importance. In Ayodhya city Shree Ram mandir attracts more visitors. 

The Saryu River is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the holy city of Ayodhya. It is believed that the Saryu is originated from the left toe of the Lord Vishnu. "Saryu Ghat Puja" a religious ritual conducted on the banks of the River Saryu. The Saryu River in Ayodhya is considered a holy river. It is beleived that performing rituals like Arati, Chanting mantras, Offering flowers and Incense to the river, and conducting prayers purifies the soul of the devotees. It is mentioned in Skanda Purana reveres Sarayu's waters as universally holy. 

Ramarchan puja is dedicated to Lord "Raam" to invoke the blessings of Lord Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The word "Ramarchan" is combination of two words "Rama" and "Archan" means worship or ritualistic homam. These rituals include chanting of Ramacharitamanas. The ritual involves the invocation and worship of the entire family of Lord Sri Ram. This puja  involves chanting Ram Katha and Ram Dhun and also worship of Lord Hanuman.  

The main purpose of the Narayan Nagbali puja is to fulfil the incomplete desires of the ancestors. The Narayan Nagbali puja involves three rituals the first ritual is Narayan Nagbali puja in this puja Lord Vishnu is worshipped. The second ritual is Nagbali puja in this puja Snake idol is worshipped and the third ritual is Ganesh puja in this ritual Lord Ganesh is worshipped. This puja is to be performed in cases of unnatural deaths, like death by accident, suicide, snake bite etc. Narayan Bali Puja is performed to fulfil and pacify the unsatisfied desires of dead souls who are trapped in our world because these desires stay with the soul even after death. 

Rudra Abhishek Puja is a significant and sacred Vedic ritual performed to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. This puja includes the bathing of Lord Shiva along with chanting of mantras with items like Panchamrit, Milk and other sacred items. It is believed that doing this puja helps in making Lord Shiva happy.

"Shradh" refers to a ritual that is perfumed to pay respect to ancestors of the devotees. It is beleived that performing this ritual helps the departed souls to find peace and move on to the afterlife. Shradh is a ritual in which offering is made to the ancestors like food, water and their favorite items. It is mainly done to satisfy the unfulfilled wants of ancestors of the devotees and bring peace to their souls. 

Kaal Sarp Dosh occurs when all seven planets come between Ketu and Rahu in a horoscope. Therefore, the person with such a horoscope is affected by Ketu and Rahu. This is known as Sarp Dosh and is believed to have very adverse effects. To be free of these adverse effects the person must do the Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja. Performing this puja in Ayodhya is beneficial. 

The Tripindi Shradh Puja is a ritual performed to bring peace to the souls of ancestors who have died with unfulfilled desires or without proper rites. It is believed that this puja can remove the Pitru Dosh. Tripindi Shradh Puja can be performed at any holy place. This puja includes offering 3 Pinds to three generations of ancestors.

The sundar kand path puja at Hanuman Gadhi mandir in Ayodhya is a revered ritual dedicated to lord hanuman.

Sundar Kand, the fifth book of the epic Ramayan, highlights the heroic deed and unwavering devotion of lord Hanuman towards Lord Ram. It is believed that reciting sundar kand can help overcome obstacles, attain peace, and bring prosperity.