Indian cricket star player Virat Kohli, after retiring from Test cricket, has caught everyone’s attention from the steps moving towards devotion and spirituality in his life. Recently, Virat Kohli was seen with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma at the ashram of Sant Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan. Now both have reached Ayodhya and here they Teka in Hanumangarhi temple, which is a sacred site of about 1000 years old.
Religious importance of Hanumangarhi temple
Hanumangarhi Temple has a very religious and cultural significance in Ayodhya. According to mythology, this is the place where Lord Hanuman ji lived in Shri Ram’s reign. When Sriram returned after Lanka victory, he allowed Hanuman ji to stay at this place. Along with this, Shri Ram had said that any devotee who will come to Ayodhya to see him, will have to see Hanuman ji first. Only then will the darshan of Shri Ram be considered complete. For this reason, before visiting Ramlala in Ayodhya, it is considered mandatory to go to Hanumangarhi and worship Hanuman ji and take blessings.
This religious tradition Virat and Anushka also played with full devotion and faith. He prayed for the welfare of his family and country by bowing his head in Hanumangarhi temple.
Ayodhya Yatra: route and distance from Delhi
The distance from Delhi to Ayodhya is about 714 kilometers. There are many options to reach here, through which devotees can comfortably reach this holy dham.
railroad track:
Many trains are available from Delhi to Faizabad (now also known as Ayodhya Cantt). Hanumangarhi Temple is about 5 km from Ayodhya Cantt railway station, where an auto or taxi can be reached.
Roadways:
The NH-27 and NH-19 highways can be used to travel from Delhi to Ayodhya. It is convenient to reach Ayodhya via Lucknow on traveling by car. The journey by road is completed in about 10-12 hours.
Airways:
The nearest airport is Lucknow, located about 140 km from Ayodhya. Ayodhya can be reached by a taxi or bus from Lucknow.
Virat Kohli’s devotional journey
After his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli has started a new chapter in his life, in which his faith in spirituality and devotion is clearly visible. After visiting Sant Premanand ji’s ashram in Vrindavan, the darshan of Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya is considered to be an important stage of his spiritual journey. Anushka Sharma is also with him in this devotion, which shows the deep understanding of the spiritual and family life of the pair.
Through this Bhakti Yatra, Virat Kohli is also giving a message to his fans that along with success, spirituality and peace of mind are equally important.
Thus, this devotional journey of Virat Kohli is not only a new chapter in his life, but also remains a source of inspiration for his fans. Every small and big thing related to this holy journey remains a matter of discussion among his fans.
