Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
तुलसी स्मारक भवन
A memorial hall dedicated to Tulsidas, author of the Ramcharitmanas. It houses the Ayodhya Research Institute, and a free Ramlila performance is held in the evening.
Tulsi Smarak Bhawan was built in 1969 to commemorate the 16th-century poet Tulsidas, who began composing the Hindi epic Ramcharitmanas in Ayodhya. The hall houses the Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan (Ayodhya Research Institute), which holds collections of texts, paintings and masks related to the Ramayana from various countries. Traditional Ramlila performances are held regularly in its auditorium, usually starting around 18:00 in the evening. Admission is free, subject to on-site notices. The hall is open about 10:00 to 17:00 and may close on Mondays. It is about 300 m east of Hanuman Garhi and suits visitors interested in Ramayana culture.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; Ramayana performance in the evening
Nearby sights
- Hanuman Garhi
- Dashrath Mahal
- Kanak Bhawan
- Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir)
- Nageshwarnath Temple
- Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
- Ram ki Paidi
- Saryu Aarti at Naya Ghat