Rediscovering Ramayana: 7 Sacred places visited by Lord Ram and their modern-day locations

Jan 29, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Lord Ram's birthplace, Ayodhya, remains a revered city in Uttar Pradesh. Visit the grand Ram Janmabhoomi temple, symbolizing the epicenter of the Ramayana.

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Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh

Experience the serene beauty of Chitrakoot, where Lord Ram spent a significant part of his exile. Pilgrims flock to the Kamadgiri Mountains and Bharat Milap temple.

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Panchvati, Maharashtra

Nasik's Panchvati, along the Godavari River, holds historical significance. Ram, Sita, and Lakshman resided here during their exile. Explore the Sita Gufa and Tapovan caves.

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Kishkindha, Hampi, Karnataka

Once the kingdom of monkey-god Hanuman, Kishkindha, now part of Hampi, Karnataka, is known for the ancient Virupaksha Temple and Anjeyanadri Hill.

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Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Visit Rameswaram, where Lord Ram built a bridge to Lanka. The Ramanathaswamy Temple's corridors and the sacred Agnitheertham beach showcase architectural brilliance.

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Janakpur, Nepal

Situated in Nepal, Janakpur is the birthplace of Sita, Lord Ram's consort. The Janaki Mandir, an exquisite Hindu temple, stands as a symbol of their divine love.

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Lanka (Sri Lanka)

Explore Sri Lanka's historic city of Nuwara Eliya, believed to be the ancient kingdom of Lanka. The Sita Amman Temple and Divurumpola mark the significant Ramayana connections.

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