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Choti Devkali Temple

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Choti Devkali Temple

Devkali's temple near Naya Ghat in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Checked 22 Oct 2026 with 4 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) in Ayodhya is listed as a nearest airport, about 10 km from Ayodhya Dham. Lucknow International Airport is 152 km away.

  • By train

    Ayodhya Junction (AY) is the nearest railway station. Ayodhya Cantt and Ayodhya Dham are also major stations in the district.

  • By road

    Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation buses run 24 hours a day, and Ayodhya is very easy to reach from all places.

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Why devotees come here

Choti Devkali Temple stands near Naya Ghat in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Devkali, the local deity of strength and devotion. Legend says Rama set up the temple during his exile in the forest.

Choti Devkali Temple is dedicated to Devkali, the local deity of strength and devotion. The temple is said to date back to ancient times, and several tales from the Ramayana are linked to it.

According to ancient tales, Rama set up the temple during his exile in the forest. It is believed that Devkali, the deity of strength and protection, appeared before Rama and blessed him. This gave the temple its sacred status.

Another tradition says that Sita came to Ayodhya after her wedding to Rama, carrying an idol of Girija Devi. King Dashrath had a temple built for the idol, and Sita worshipped the Devi there. The temple is situated near Naya Ghat in Ayodhya. An impressive statue of Devkali, the local deity, is in the temple now.

Tips for your visit

  • Buses run from Ayodhya Junction to the Ayodhya Dham Bus Station, 6 km east, and to the Faizabad Bus Depot, 15 km west.
  • Devkali's statue stands inside the temple now, so visitors can see the deity the temple is named for.

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Questions people ask

Who is the deity of Choti Devkali Temple?

The temple is dedicated to Devkali, the local deity of strength and devotion.

What is the legend of Choti Devkali Temple?

Legend says Rama set up the temple during his exile in the forest. Devkali is believed to have appeared before him and blessed him, which gave the temple its sacred status.

Where is Choti Devkali Temple in Ayodhya?

The temple is situated near Naya Ghat in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Which railway station is nearest to Choti Devkali Temple?

Ayodhya Junction (AY) is the nearest railway station. Ayodhya Cantt and Ayodhya Dham are also major stations in the district.

Is there a different story about this temple?

Another tradition says Sita brought an idol of Girija Devi to Ayodhya after her wedding, and King Dashrath had a temple built for it.

How we checked this page

On 22 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Choti Devkali Temple, Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  2. Deokaali, District Ayodhya (Government of Uttar Pradesh) ayodhya.nic.in
  3. How to Reach, District Ayodhya (Government of Uttar Pradesh) ayodhya.nic.in
  4. Ayodhya Junction railway station - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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