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Chitrakoot: The abode of Gods
Chitrakoot, the legendary place where Lord Rama is said to have spent almost twelve years of his exile, appears to be seeped in spiritualism. It is also the place where Sage Atri and Sati Anusuya are believed to have meditated. It is said to be the abode of Gods. Ishita Guha reports.
Report-Ishita Guha
Chitrakoot, the legendary place where Lord Rama is said to have spent almost twelve years of his exile, appears to be seeped in spiritualism. It is also the place where Sage Atri and Sati Anusuya are believed to have meditated. It is said to be the abode of God.
About 250 kilometres from Jhansi, half of this town lies in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh while the other half lies in Satna district Madhya Pradesh. Located on the banks of River Mandakini (which was known as Paisuni in the earlier times) it is one of the most ancient pilgrimage spots of India. We started our journey in Chitrakoot from the outskirts. About 15 kilometres from Chitrakoot is the Gupt Godavari caves. This is an underground cave in which a tiny rivulet flows. This is the place where Lord Rama is believed to have held court.
Another must see is the Kamadgiri temple which is atop a forested hill of prime religious significance. This is believed to be the original Chitrakoot. The Bharat Milap Temple is located here. Pilgrims perform a ritual circumambulation of the hill to seek blessings.
The most famous point in Chitrakoot is RamGhat. On the banks of the River Mandakini, and centre of ritual activity, this ghat is the most frequented in Chitrakoot. The "Aarti" performed in the evening is particularly beautiful
Just behind Ram Ghat is a small bylane where wooden toys are manufactured. Chitrakoot is specially famous for them.
Chitrakoot, the legendary place where Lord Rama is said to have spent almost twelve years of his exile, appears to be seeped in spiritualism. It is also the place where Sage Atri and Sati Anusuya are believed to have meditated. It is said to be the abode of God.
About 250 kilometres from Jhansi, half of this town lies in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh while the other half lies in Satna district Madhya Pradesh. Located on the banks of River Mandakini (which was known as Paisuni in the earlier times) it is one of the most ancient pilgrimage spots of India. We started our journey in Chitrakoot from the outskirts. About 15 kilometres from Chitrakoot is the Gupt Godavari caves. This is an underground cave in which a tiny rivulet flows. This is the place where Lord Rama is believed to have held court.
Another must see is the Kamadgiri temple which is atop a forested hill of prime religious significance. This is believed to be the original Chitrakoot. The Bharat Milap Temple is located here. Pilgrims perform a ritual circumambulation of the hill to seek blessings.
The most famous point in Chitrakoot is RamGhat. On the banks of the River Mandakini, and centre of ritual activity, this ghat is the most frequented in Chitrakoot. The "Aarti" performed in the evening is particularly beautiful
Just behind Ram Ghat is a small bylane where wooden toys are manufactured. Chitrakoot is specially famous for them.
Chitrakoot is a must visit during any Hindu festive season