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Chitrakoot Darshan
Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh was created on 4 September 1998. The city is known to be of great religious and connection with Ramayanya. According to folklore, Lord Ram and Sita spent eleven of their fourteen years of exile in the deep jungles of Chitrakoot. Kamad Giri, Hanuman Dhara, Sphatikshila, Bharat Milap temple, Gupt Godavari, Janki Kund and Ram Ghat are major attractions and fascinating places to see in Chitrakoot. According to the epic Ramayana, Chitrakoot is the place where Bharat, brother of Lord Rama came to visit him and asked him to return to Ayodhya and rule the kingdom.
It is believed that the supreme Gods of Hinduism, (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) took incarnations here. The place is dotted with many temples and several religious sites. At Chitrakoot, everything relates to Lord Rama. One can also explore the amalgamation of culture and history on this land. Chitrakoot is a spiritual retreat, thronged almost throughout the year by travellers, who have a penchant for the unknown and unexplored. Chitrakoot is a perfect blend of divinity, serenity, and natural beauty.
Places to Visit in Chitrakoot
Kamadgiri Temple
Gupt Godavari Caves
Ram Ghat
Hanuman Dhara Temple
Bharat Milap Mandir
Janki Kund
Kamadgiri Temple
Kamadgiri is the main holy place of Chitrakoot. It is located at a distance of 2 km from Chitrakoot. The Sanskrit word 'Kamadgiri' means the mountain which fulfils all the desires. The name Kamadgiri comes from the name Kamadnathji, which is another name for Lord Rama. On the route of the Parikrama, which is around 5 kilometres long, there are several temples, among the most well-known of which is the Bharat Milap temple.
Gupt Godavari
Gupt Godavari is situated at the foot of a hill about 18 km away from the Chitrakoot. It is an incessant stream flowing between two rocks which is known by the appellation of Gupta-Godawari. Beautiful and natural carvings in varied designs enhance the attraction of the caves many times. Several local legends are associated with this place. As per legend, River Godavari flowed from Nasik to this place simply to have a glimpse of Rama. The Gupt or the hidden Godavari emerges from the cave, flows into a pond, and vanishes underground
Hanuman Dhara Temple
Hanuman Dhara Temple is located at a distance of 4.5 km from Chitrakoot. A stream of natural water originating inside the mountain falls on the idol of Hanuman Ji and loses itself in a kund below. It is a popular belief that Hanuman Ji came here to cool down the heat after burning Lanka.