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Chitrakoot

Madhya Pradesh | India
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Chitrakoot is categorised as Pilgrimage


Ramghat - Photo Courtesy L R Burdak

Reasons to Visit
  • Chitrakoot lies on border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh at 77 kms from Satna.
  • Chitrakoot is a very sacred place for Lord Rama Devotees as it is believed that during Ramayana Lord Rama and Sita spent eleven of their fourteen years of exile in these forests.
  • Its also believed that Great sages Atri and Sati Anusuya have meditated here at Chitrakoot
  • Chitrakoot is a pilgrim centre visited by Lord Rama devotees all round the year
Recommendations
  • Major Hindu Pilgrimages in Uttar Pradesh"Chitrakoot is significant as it is believed that Lord Rama spent 11 and a half years of their 14 years exile in forests around Chitrakoot. Chitrakoot is visited for its many temples. Chitrakoot is a standalone pilgrimage or can be combined with Allahabad (130 kms) for a pilgrim break. "
  • Significant Hindu Pilgrimages in Madhya Pradesh"Chitrakoot lies in the Uttar Pradesh - Madhya pradesh border and is a renowned Lord Rama Pilgrimage. Lord Rama is believed to have spent 11 and a half years of their 14 years exile in forests around Chitrakoot. Chitrakoot is a standalone pilgrimage and can be combined with Allahabad for a pilgrim break."
  • Lord Rama Pilgrimages In India"Chitrakoot is believed to be the place where Lord Rama spent eleven and half years of their fourteen years of exile with his wife (Goddess Sita) and his brother (Lord Lakshmana). There are number of temples here that commemorates this. Chitrakoot is accessible by Train and via road from Allahabad."
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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Ramghat by the Mandakini river is considered holy as during the exile period of Ramayana, its believed that Rama, Lakshmana and Sita took bath here.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Other
    0
    Bharat Milap temple is located here, marking the spot where Bharata is said to have met Rama to persuad him to return to the throne of Ayodhya
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Rama
    2
    Kamadgiri, the original Chitrakoot, a place of prime religious significance. A forested hill having a chain of temples.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Rama
    3
    Bharat Koop is where Bharata (Brother of Lord Rama) stored holy water collected from all the places of pilgrimage. It is small, isolated spot a few kilometres from the town.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Rama
    3
    Janaki Kund is situated upstream of the Ramghat where it is believed that Sita bathed here during the years of her exile with Rama.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Rama
    4
    Sati Anusuya Ashram is situated 16 km from the town, set amidst thick forests. Here Atri muni, his wife Anusuya and their three sons (who were the three incarnations of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh), believed to have lived and meditated.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Other
    16
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Gupt-Godavari is situated at a distance of 18 km from town. There is a stream of water running along its base with Ramayana era significance.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Rama
    18
    A few kilometres beyond Janaki Kund is another densely forested area on the banks of the Mandakini. One can climb up to the boulder, which bears the Ramas footprint and Sita
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Rama
    20

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Nearest Airport in Chitrakoot
  • Bamrauli Airport ( IXD ) , Allahabad-130 Kms
Railway Stations in Chitrakoot
  • Chitrakot ( CKTD ), Chitrakoot
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