Sources and References
A bibliography of the primary scriptures, historical works, and authoritative references consulted for the content on ramjanmabhoomi.in.
The content on this site draws on the following primary and secondary sources. Wherever a specific page makes a substantive claim, it cites the relevant source in its frontmatter: this page is the consolidated bibliography.
Primary scriptures
- Valmiki Ramayana (Sanskrit, c. 5th–4th century BCE), critical edition published by the Oriental Institute, Baroda.
- Tulsidas, Ramcharitmanas (Awadhi, c. 1574 CE), Gita Press Gorakhpur edition.
- Atharvaveda, with reference to Hymn 10.2.31 on the divine origin of Ayodhya.
- Skanda Purana, Ayodhya Mahatmya section.
- Vishnu Purana, especially the Surya Vansha genealogies in Book IV.
Historical and gazetteer works
- Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume V, 1908: entry on Ayodhya / Faizabad District.
- District Gazetteer of Faizabad, multiple revised editions.
- Records of the Western World (Si-yu-ki), Xuanzang, 7th century CE: translations by Samuel Beal.
- Cunningham, A., Ancient Geography of India, 1871: for the identification of Saketa with Ayodhya.
On the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, official statements and publications, 2020–present.
- Press Information Bureau, Government of India, releases concerning the prāṇa pratiṣṭhā of 22 January 2024.
- Architectural design publications from the Sompura family of Ahmedabad (Chandrakant Sompura and associates).
- Maharshi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham (AYJ) opening documentation.
Multimedia
- Audio recordings of aartis and bhajans used on this site are sourced from public-domain devotional collections; specific tracks credit the original artist where known.
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