Kanak Bhawan, Hindu temple in Tulsi Nagar, Ayodhya, India.
Kanak Bhawan is a Hindu temple in Tulsi Nagar, Ayodhya district, built from red sandstone with multiple courtyards. The main sanctum displays decorated figures beneath a roof covered in silver panels, while the walls feature carved relief scenes
Patron Vrish Bhanu Kunwari commissioned the building in 1891 and added further decorations in later years. Subsequent rulers expanded the complex through additional structures and renovations in the traditional style
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The temple opens mornings from 8 to 11 and afternoons from 4:30 to 9, with ceremony times varying by season. Visitors should wear modest clothing and remove shoes at the entrance before stepping into the courtyard
The site carries the tradition that Kaikeyi presented it as a wedding gift to the divine couple. The golden crowns weigh several kilograms and receive extra decorations during special festivals
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