The Nageshwarnath Temple, named after the local god Lord Nageshwarnath, is located next to the Theri Bazaar in Ayodhya. It is said to have been founded by Lord Rama's son, Kush or Kusha.

Although this sacred place has been well-maintained since 750 AD, Safar Jung's minister, Naval Rai, is reported to have built the existing temple in 1750. When Kush's arm ring was lost in the local bath, legend has it that he met a Shiva devotee named Naga Kanya.

He built this Shaiva temple for Naga Kanya after discovering that the latter had fallen in love with him. During Mahashivaratri and Trayodashi, also known as Pradosh Vrat or Pradosh Vratam in Southern India, the Nageshwarnath Temple receives a large number of pilgrims. The Shiva Barat, or Lord Shiva's procession, is a major attraction here.

Location : Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh