Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, Ayodhya

Established in memory of 16th century saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas, Tulsi Smarak Bhavan is the place where Tulsidas composed Ramcharita. Located at the eastern end of the National Highway at Rajgang crossing in Ayodhya, the memorial was constructed in 1969 by Shri Vishwanath Das, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh at that time.

Apart from the huge library, which is a storehouse of rich literature, the memorial also has a research center called ‘Ayodhya Research Institute’. It is used to study and add literary, cultural and spiritual information about Ayodhya. Ramayana arts and crafts are also displayed at the center and daily recitation of Ramkatha is performed.In 1988, the government also added the Ram Katha Museum, a museum which houses a quality collection of facts, data and antiquities related to the life and times of Lord Shri Ram. Apart from regular prayers, devotional songs and sermons, Tulsi Jayanti is celebrated with much pomp and show on every 7th of the month of Shravan.