Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple, ,

The Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple in the town of Faizabad has a special place in the Hindu religion due to the presence of footprints inside the temple which are believed to be of Lord Ram himself. The temple itself is situated at the Guptar ghat and houses various idols of different Hindu deities.

Special mention is a must of the artfully carved out idol of Chakra Harji Vishnu (Vishnu holding the Chakra / Disc). The temple being on the banks of the river offers a delightful sight of the river and surroundings and its serene atmosphere affords peace and solace even during the peak hour hustle.

 There are a considerable number of mythical stories that have been associated with Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple in Faizabad, India. Among these, the most popular is the footprints visible inside the temple, which are said to be that of Lord Rama. 

Situated in the vicinity of the historic kingdom of Ayodhya, which has been the place around which the Ramayana has revolved, the Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple has shown strong influences of the legendary epic.

Located in Faizabad at Guptar Ghat on the bank of Saryu River, the Chakra Harji Vishnu Temple draws special reverence from the Hindu community for two reasons. First, the carved idol of Lord Vishnu holding a chkara or a disk generates a sense of inexplicable awe and mystery among the visitors. Normally, the (Sudarshan) Chakra is shown in the hands of Lord Krishna especially in the battle fields assassinating the demons. Lord Vishnu holding a chakra, therefore, is a rare sight.

Another point of interest in the temple is the foot prints of Lord Ram. Since they are footprints of God himself, they evoke a deep sense of reverence and devotion among the Hindus. The temple also houses the idols of other deities. The temple, alongside the River Saryu, seems to bless the place a sense of calm and peace.

The Chakra Harji Vishnu temple in the city of Faizabad has a special place in the Hindu religion, because of the presence of footprints inside the temple, which is believed to be the Lord Ram himself. The temple is located in the Ghat Guptar and several houses idols of various Hindu deities.