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On the bank of which River did Lord Ram spend his first night while going on exile?

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According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ram spent his first night in exile on the banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya.
Updated On: Feb 10, 2026
  • Ganga River
  • Sarayu River
  • Tamsa River
  • Subarnarekha River
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Exiled Location of Lord Ram (First Night).
As per the Ramayana, Lord Ram's initial night of exile was spent adjacent to the Sarayu River.

Step 2: Evaluation of Possible Rivers.
- (A) Ganga River: Lord Ram's first night of exile was not spent by the Ganga River.
- (B) Sarayu River: This option is accurate; Lord Ram's first night in exile occurred at the Sarayu River.
- (C) Tamsa River: Lord Ram did not spend his first night in exile at the Tamsa River.
- (D) Subarnarekha River: This river has no association with Lord Ram's exile.

Step 3: Determination of Correct Answer.
The accurate choice is (B) Sarayu River.

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