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Planning to visit Chitrakoot: Chitrakoot, a religious city situated on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, is still considered a center of faith, devotion and devotion. It is believed that this is the holy land. Where Lord Shri Ram had spent the largest part of his exile period. The marks of the holy feet of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita and Lakshman ji are still present on every rock, every river and every ghat of Chitrakoot. This is the reason why thousands of devotees from all over the country come here every day for darshan and parikrama. If you are also planning to come to Chitrakoot, then the trip is considered incomplete without visiting these five major religious places.
Kamadgiri Mountain: This mountain is considered the heart of Chitrakoot. Where Lord Shri Ram spent most of his exile period. Devotees do the 5 kilometer long circumambulation here with reverence.
Bharat Milap Temple: It is believed that when Bharat ji came to Chitrakoot from Ayodhya to convince Lord Shri Ram, the meeting of the two brothers took place at this place. It is said that in that emotional moment even the stones melted, on which his footprints are still present.
Ramghat and Mandakini River: This is the most famous ghat of Chitrakoot. It is believed that Lord Shri Ram used to take bath here, and it was here that he also performed the first Pind Daan of his father Dasharatha. The gurgling sound of Mandakini river still echoes that sacred story.
Ram Saiya: This place is famous for the stone slab on which it is said that Shri Ram and Mother Sita used to rest at night. Even today, the marks of his resting place on that rock are visible to the devotees.
Pushkarni Amrit Sarovar: Located on Manikpur Tikariya Road in Chitrakoot, this sacred lake reminds of the place where Lord Shri Ram purified his weapons and clothes after killing the demon Viradha.
