My Ayodhya Travel Diary – A Journey with Dadi on Diwali 🪔🎇

Hello Friends. Happy Ram Navmi to all​:folded_hands::raising_hands:.
Ram Navmi – the divine celebration of Lord Shri Ram’s birth, a symbol of truth, virtue, and dharma. On this auspicious day, devotees across the world remember Maryada Purushottam Ram, whose life inspires strength, patience, and righteousness. Last year, my heart led me to Ayodhya – the sacred land of his birth – with the special person in my life, my Dadi.

On this special day, I want to share the story of my unforgettable three-day Ayodhya tour with my grandmother – a trip filled with blessings, firsts, and lifelong memories.

It all began the day after Diwali. For the first time in our family, Dadi and I were going to travel by flight. My father and cousins dropped us at Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport, Indore, and from that moment, Dadi was my responsibility. Seeing her in a wheelchair, being assisted with care, made me feel both protective and proud.


After the security checks, we waited patiently. When we finally boarded the flight, I couldn’t contain my excitement. From my window seat, I saw Indore slowly disappear beneath us. We flew over Ashta, Bhopal, Vidisha, Kanpur, and even caught a glimpse of the sacred Ganga.

After a smooth 1.45-hour flight, we landed in Lucknow and took a pre-booked taxi to Ayodhya. Due to post-Diwali restrictions, our hotel arranged a special vehicle to bring us close to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, where we were staying. That ended our first day – a mix of thrill and devotion.

The second day began with a divine dip in the holy Saryu River. We reached the ghat by e-rickshaw, and both of us took a sacred bath.

Wrapped in spiritual energy, we then visited Hanuman Garhi . With help, I guided Dadi up the stairs. Bowing before Lord Hanuman filled us with strength and joy.

Next, we headed to Ram Janmabhoomi. Thanks to the temple trust’s excellent facilities, we used wheelchair assistance, and soon stood before Shri Ram Lalla. Tears rolled down our cheeks as we folded our hands – it was an emotional, divine moment. Dadi and I hugged each other right there – it felt like a dream come true.

After returning to the hotel and letting Dadi rest, I went back alone in the evening to witness the grand Saryu Aarti. The serenity of the river, the chants, the lamps – all etched into my soul. I also visited Dashrath Mahal, Kanak Bhawan, and the beautifully lit Lata Mangeshkar Chowk.





On Day 3, before heading home, I visited Hanuman Garhi and Ram Janmabhoomi once again, this time without assistance. The darshan was quick but peaceful. We checked out, took the Vande Bharat Express from Ayodhya Dham to Lucknow Gomti Nagar, and from there, reached the airport.





One final flight – this time to Bhopal – and then a chartered bus brought us home around midnight.

Everyone welcomed us with love and excitement. They made special Rangoli for welcoming us.

This was more than a trip. It was a spiritual journey, a bonding experience, and a story I’ll tell for years – how I travelled with Dadi to Ayodhya and found Ram in every moment.
Once again Happy Ram Navmi to all. I hope you all will like my tour.
I would also like to tag @NareshDarji sir @TravellerG sir @TusharSuradkar sir @Shrut19 mam @RaviSharma111.
Jai Shree Ram :folded_hands::raising_hands:

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Happy RAMNAVAMI…:folded_hands:

Very well narrated your heartfelt feelings… dear @LovePathak28.
Very divine moments - unforgettable and sentimental…
Happy to read your first Flight experience and Assisting your respected Dadi Ji in wheelchair…

Of course, happy that you could visit Hanuman Temple twice…:folded_hands:

Overall your post has come out very well. Great :+1:
Regards

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रामनवमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं :folded_hands: @LovePathak28

What a lovely story! Your trip to Ayodhya with your Dadi sounds like a truly special experience. I am sure the memories you created together will be treasured forever.

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God bless you, @LovePathak28, you’re truly a perfect grandson anyone will be proud of.
This is a lovely gesture of showing us Ayodhya on our auspicious day of Ram Navmi.

Cheers!

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This line gave me goosebumps, @LovePathak28 :heart_hands::cherry_blossom:

Reading your journey with Dadi during Diwali felt like watching a heartfelt movie :movie_camera:. The way you captured emotions, moments, and divine vibes of Ayodhya was simply magical! :hindu_temple::diya_lamp:

I could literally imagine the glittering ghats, the soulful chants, and that emotional pause at Hanuman Garhi. Traveling with grandparents truly hits differently, they make every trip more meaningful. :heart:

Thanks a ton for sharing this beautiful memory, it’s not just a travel diary, it’s an emotion many of us could relate to! :yellow_heart::folded_hands:

Wishing you a Happy Ram Navami :folded_hands: Jai Shree Ram… :raising_hands:

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‘JAI SHRI RAM’ Happy Ram Navami to all.

@LovePathak28 First of all a very big thanks for making us get the dharshan of Ram Lalla on this auspicious day. You have narrated you journey in a very beautiful way. I felt as I am a part of the journey. God bless you. Surely God’s blessings, dadi’s blessings, your family blessings and my blessings too are with you for bringing out this post.

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Your journey to Ayodhya with your grandmother sounds incredibly special and moving. The description of your experiences, from the flight to the emotional moment before Shri Ram Lalla, is truly touching. Thank you for sharing.
Happy Ram Navmi to you too! :folded_hands:

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@LovePathak28 राम नवमी के पावन अवसर पर आपको सपरिवार हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ।
जय श्री राम :folded_hands:

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Very good story shared @LovePathak28
Thank you

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the Diwali atmosphere of Ayodhya is unique in itself, but the religious fervor and spirituality during Chaitra Ramnavami is also very special. @LovePathak28

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Same to you @TravellerG sir :folded_hands::triangular_flag::smiling_face:. I was just waiting for this day to share this best tour of my life.

आपको भी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं @VijendraPatidar :folded_hands::triangular_flag::smiling_face:. Yes those memories will be remembered forever in the heart of whole family.

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@AjitThite Thanks Dada. :raising_hands: About 5 months passed of this tour but I got today the best time to share it.

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Jai Shree Ram :folded_hands::raising_hands: @KetanChhaniyara. Yes that feeling was very special for me as I reached to my dream place with those person who visited all over India except Ayodhya and wish of our both get fulfilled. :raising_hands:

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Thank you so much @Gurukrishnapriya ji :folded_hands::smiling_face:.
Jai Shree Ram :folded_hands::sparkles:

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Thank you so much @NareshDarji sir :folded_hands::smiling_face::raising_hands:

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आपको भी सपरिवार राम नवमी पर्व की हार्दिक हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं @HsRawal सर :folded_hands::raising_hands::smiling_face::sparkles:

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Thank you so much@NituSingh ji :folded_hands::smiling_face:

Yes @Ranu5g Ayodhya during Ram Navami, Diwali and Pranprathishta pratipada feels different.

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नमस्कार
@LovePathak28
रामनवमी उत्सव कि ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएं।

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