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Historical Visit to Ayodhya

Date of Visit: 18^th September, 2025

Organised by: Maharishi School of Humanities (MUIT Lucknow Campus) in association with IQAC

Objective: Maharishi School of Humanities (MUIT Lucknow Campus) in association with IQAC organized a historical tour to Ayodhya. The objective of the tour was to explore Ayodhya’s historical and literary heritage for academic enrichment and experiential learning. The visit aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the city’s cultural legacy and mythological significance.

Participating Students:   BA History,  Hindi and MA History students.

Visit Details: All students departed from the university campus at 7:00 am. Upon arrival in Ayodhya, they first visited the Teen Kalash Tiwari temple, where they met the Hon’ble Mayor, Mr. Girishpati Tripathi. The students then visited the International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute (Tulsi Smarak Bhavan), where they were warmly welcomed and presented with a souvenir book. The students also visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan Vishvavidyalaya, where they were warmly welcomed by the University family and had subject-related discussions. The tour was highly educational for the students, providing them with a deeper understanding of their history, literature, society, culture, and art. The students were deeply engaged throughout the visit, showing enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. Exposure to tangible historical evidence helped them connect their theoretical knowledge with real-world artifacts, thereby enhancing their critical understanding of history and culture. This educational tour not only provided an insightful learning opportunity but also fostered a sense of cultural pride among students. The tour was coordinated by Dr. Arti Gupta, Assistant Professor (History) and Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor (Hindi) of the Maharishi School of Humanities (MUIT Lucknow Campus).

Students’ feedback: Students from UG and PG programs shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about the educational visit to Ayodhya. They expressed that the experience was both enlightening and inspiring, as it offered them the opportunity to witness the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the sacred city firsthand. Many students particularly appreciated the chance to learn about the rich legacy of Ayodhya, its association with Lord Rama, and its importance in Indian history and culture.

Acknowledgements: We extend our gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), Dean Academics (Dr. Neeraj Jain), Dean (Dr. Rupam Singh), Dy. Dean (Dr. R.P. Dixit), for their support and encouragement for the successful conduct and completion of the event. Thanks also to Sr. AO (Mr. Rajesh Singh) for his support. We also thank Dr. Yogendra Prasad Tripathi (Retired Professor, Saket PG College, Ayodhya), Mr. Ashutosh Dwivedi (Advisor, Antarrashtriya Ramayan Evam Vedic Shodh Sansthan, Ayodhya), Mrs. Aarti Dubey (Library Assistant, Antarrashtriya Ramayan Evam Vedic Shodh Sansthan, Ayodhya), and their entire team for welcoming and encouraging our students. A sincere note of thanks to the Chief Proctor, Dr. Anand Dubey, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayana Vishwavidyalaya, Ayodhya, for his invaluable time and support throughout the tour, which made the event a resounding success.