History of the Trust

Shri Janki Mahal was founded in 1942-43 (Vikram Sanvat 2000) in a spirit of deep devotion by Shri Mohanlalji Kejriwal and his wife Smt. Laxmi Devi Kejriwal, originally from Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh. Acting on the guidance of their revered Guru, they lovingly accepted Maa Janki as their daughter and Shri Ram as their son-in-law, and out of this sacred sentiment they built the temple and dedicated their lives to the service of the Divine Couple. A hallmark of this devotion is the “Ashtayam Seva”—eight times daily Aarti and food offerings—which was started by the founders and continues unbroken even today.

How to Reach Shri Janki Mahal, Ayodhya

• Ayodhya lies on National Highway 27 (Lucknow–Gorakhpur route).
  
• Frequent UPSRTC buses and private coaches operate from Lucknow (about 135 km), Gorakhpur (about 140 km), Varanasi (about 200 km), Prayagraj (about 165 km) and other major cities.
  
• Taxis and cabs are readily available from Faizabad and Lucknow.
  

• The nearest major railway station is Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY). Earlier it was known as Ayodhya Junction / Faizabad Junction.
  
• It is well connected with direct trains from Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Kolkata and Mumbai.
  
• From the station, auto-rickshaws, taxis and e-rickshaws can take you to Shri Janki Mahal within minutes.
  

• The nearest airport is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham (AYJ), inaugurated in 2023 and connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad by regular flights.
  
• Alternatively, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO), about 135 km away, offers wider connectivity.
  
• From either airport, you can hire a taxi or use bus services to reach Ayodhya.
  

Trust Activities

Religious Activities

Bandar Seva: Daily feeding of monkeys with roti, chana, and seasonal fruits as an act of compassion and devotion.
Ashtayam Seva: Eightfold daily worship of Shri Sitaram Ji performed according to traditional temple rituals.
Akhand Kirtan: Continuous, uninterrupted chanting of Shri Sita-Ram Naam creating a divine spiritual atmosphere.
Hanuman Chalisa: Devotional recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times a day.
Sant Seva: Providing meals and care to madhukari saints (a traditional practice of mendicancy, especially for ascetics and monks, where they collect food from a single house) who live a life of devotion and renunciation.
Ram Katha & Bhagwat: Grand spiritual discourses conducted for over 2,000 devotees with devotional singing and pravachan.
Bhandara for Brahmins & Saints: Special food offerings organized to serve Brahmins and saints with respect, devotion, and traditional hospitality.

Charitable Activities

Feeding Poor People: Daily distribution of wholesome meals to needy and underprivileged individuals.
Gaushala: Dedicated care, protection, and nourishment of mother cows and ox(bullock) in a well-maintained Gaushala.
Hospital: Free medical treatment and medicines offered through allopathic, eye, physiotherapy, and homeopathic services.
Mai Seva: Meals and Dakshina provided daily to poor and widowed mothers with dignity and care.