Chitrakot Dham is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in India, situated on the banks of the Mandakini river. In Uttar Pradesh, the 38.2 sq. Km area is a beautiful and colorful nature spreading in the area and unique to God. Surrounded by the Vindhya mountain ranges and forests, Chitrakoot is said to be the hill of many surprises. Many Ghats along the banks of the Mandakini River and devotees visit the temple throughout the year.
It is believed that Lord Ram had spent eleven years in Chitrakoot during the fourteen years of his exile with Sita and Lakshman. At this place, Sage Atri and Sati Anasuiya had meditated. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh took birth in the house of Sati Anasuiya in Chitrakoot.
Major attractions:
Kamdagiri:
This holy mountain has considerable religious significance. The devotees wish to fulfill their desires by revolving around 5 kms of Kamdagiri Mountain. Surrounded by forests, there are many temples at the bottom of this mountain. Chitrakoot's popular Kamathnath and Bharat Milp Temple are also located here.
Ramghat:
Ram Ghat is the ghat where Lord Rama used to take bath regularly; Ram India is the Milap Temple on this Ghat and there is also the statue of Goswami Tulsidas Ji on this Ghat. Many religious activities continue in Ramghat on the banks of the Mandakini river. It is very nice to see the sadhus and saints performing bhajans and kirtans, wearing garlands in the ghat. The aarti here, which is being held in the evening, makes it very relaxed.
Janaki Kunda:
Located 2 kilometers from Ramghat, Janaki Kund is situated on the bank of the Mandakini river. Due to being the parent's daughter, Sita was called Janaki. It is believed that Janki used to take a bath here. Ram Janaki Raghuveer Temple and Crisis Mukchan Temple is located near Janaki Kund.
Rhinestone rock:
This rock is located on the banks of the Mandakini river, at some distance from Janaki Kund. Sita's footprints are believed to be printed on this rock. It is said that when he stood on this rock, Jayant had pecked them by wearing a shape. Rama and Sita sat on the rock and saw the beauty of Chitrakoot.
Anasuiya Atri Ashram:
This solitary ashram is surrounded by dense forests about 4 kilometers from crystal rock. The statue of Atri Muni, Anusuya, Dattatreya and Durgavas Muni is established in this ashram.
Secret Godavari:
The secret Godavari situated 18 kilometers from the city. There are two caves here A cave is wide and high. Due to the narrow gateway, it is not easily accessible. At the end of the cave there is a small lake which is called Godavari river. The second cave is long and narrow, which always keeps the water flowing. It is said that at the end of the cave, Ram and Lakshman used to make darbars.
Hanuman Section:
Hanuman Section, located on the summit of the hill, has a huge statue of Hanuman. The water falls in the pond in front of the statue. It is said that this stream was made for the rest of Hanuman from Sri Ram who came from the Lankan combustion. At the summit of the hill is the 'Sita Kitchen'. From here, beautiful scenery of Chitrakoot can be seen.
Bharatakup:
It is said that Bharat collected water from all the rivers of India for the coronation of Lord Rama and was kept here. On the advice of Atri Muni, Bharat kept the water in a coupe. This coupe is known as Bharat Coupe. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
It is believed that Lord Ram had spent eleven years in Chitrakoot during the fourteen years of his exile with Sita and Lakshman. At this place, Sage Atri and Sati Anasuiya had meditated. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh took birth in the house of Sati Anasuiya in Chitrakoot.
Major attractions:
Kamdagiri:
This holy mountain has considerable religious significance. The devotees wish to fulfill their desires by revolving around 5 kms of Kamdagiri Mountain. Surrounded by forests, there are many temples at the bottom of this mountain. Chitrakoot's popular Kamathnath and Bharat Milp Temple are also located here.
Ramghat:
Ram Ghat is the ghat where Lord Rama used to take bath regularly; Ram India is the Milap Temple on this Ghat and there is also the statue of Goswami Tulsidas Ji on this Ghat. Many religious activities continue in Ramghat on the banks of the Mandakini river. It is very nice to see the sadhus and saints performing bhajans and kirtans, wearing garlands in the ghat. The aarti here, which is being held in the evening, makes it very relaxed.
Janaki Kunda:
Located 2 kilometers from Ramghat, Janaki Kund is situated on the bank of the Mandakini river. Due to being the parent's daughter, Sita was called Janaki. It is believed that Janki used to take a bath here. Ram Janaki Raghuveer Temple and Crisis Mukchan Temple is located near Janaki Kund.
Rhinestone rock:
This rock is located on the banks of the Mandakini river, at some distance from Janaki Kund. Sita's footprints are believed to be printed on this rock. It is said that when he stood on this rock, Jayant had pecked them by wearing a shape. Rama and Sita sat on the rock and saw the beauty of Chitrakoot.
Anasuiya Atri Ashram:
This solitary ashram is surrounded by dense forests about 4 kilometers from crystal rock. The statue of Atri Muni, Anusuya, Dattatreya and Durgavas Muni is established in this ashram.
Secret Godavari:
The secret Godavari situated 18 kilometers from the city. There are two caves here A cave is wide and high. Due to the narrow gateway, it is not easily accessible. At the end of the cave there is a small lake which is called Godavari river. The second cave is long and narrow, which always keeps the water flowing. It is said that at the end of the cave, Ram and Lakshman used to make darbars.
Hanuman Section:
Hanuman Section, located on the summit of the hill, has a huge statue of Hanuman. The water falls in the pond in front of the statue. It is said that this stream was made for the rest of Hanuman from Sri Ram who came from the Lankan combustion. At the summit of the hill is the 'Sita Kitchen'. From here, beautiful scenery of Chitrakoot can be seen.
Bharatakup:
It is said that Bharat collected water from all the rivers of India for the coronation of Lord Rama and was kept here. On the advice of Atri Muni, Bharat kept the water in a coupe. This coupe is known as Bharat Coupe. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
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