7 Places Related To Ramayana You Can Visit For A Lifetime Of Experience

Zee Media Bureau
May 20, 2024

1. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya is held in high regard due to its association in the Ramayana with the birth of Lord Rama and the reign of his father Dasharatha. The famous Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is located here.

2. Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh

According to popular legend, Lord Rama and Sita spent a significant portion of their fourteen years of exile in the Chitrakoot jungles. Today, attractions here include Kamadgiri, Ram Ghat, and Sati Anusuya Ashram.

3. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj is where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman spent time prior to their exile in Chitrakoot. You can visit the Triveni Sangam where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati converge.

4. Panchvati, Maharashtra

It is the destination where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman spent some years of their 14-year-long exile. It is also the location where the incident of ‘Sita’s Haran’ happened. Located near Nashik, the place has the Ramkund and Sita Gumpha.

5. Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

It is believed that Lord Rama built the Ram Setu to reach Sri Lanka to rescue Sita from Ravana. Legend has it that goddess Sita built a Shiv Lingam here on which the famous Rameshwaram Temple now stands.

6. Kishkindha, Karnataka

Kishkindha is a small village in the Hampi region of Karnataka. It is believed to be a kingdom that was ruled by the monkey king Sugriva and his ally Hanuman.

7. Dandakaranya, Chhattisgarh

It is believed to be the forest area where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman took refuge for some years. Today, this region is under Bastar district and is known as one of the most eco-friendly destinations in India.

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