Chitrakoot
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Chitrakoot, one of the major pilgrimage and religious sites of the Hindus is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. You can site this religious site on the banks of the Payaswini River, flowing through the heart of India. Propagating the Hindu faith and culture, Chitrakoot is famous for its breathtaking scenic beauty. People from all over the country congregate at this sacred site for peace and quietude. Situated in the Ganges Valley, Chitrakoot is one of the most important seat of Hinduism.
Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh finds mention in the ancient epic literature. It is believed that Rama and Sita went to Chitrakoot during their terms of 14 years of exile. It is a common belief that Goswami Tuslidas visited the religious site Chitrakoot in order to meditate and look for divine inspiration for the writing of 'Ramcharitamanas', a piece of composition on Rama- the hero of the Indian epic Ramayana. .
Chitrakoot is the perfect place for meditation and peace. You can even feel the sense of divinity in the air of Chitrakoot. Various sages and saints are said to visit this religious site to seek solace and look for their inspiration. You can find several temples, which dates back to many thousand years. Pilgrims from all over the country comes to this place to visit these temples and rest their weary souls. The divine environs of Chitrakoot draw in large number of pilgrims.
You can find a temple in Chitrakoot that includes the idol of Tulsidas, who was a great devotee of Rama. There are several other temples, which are devoted to Hanuman Dhara, Kamadgiri, Sati Anusuya. You can also visit the shrines located around Janaki Kund, the holy tank in which Sita once bathed and the beautiful Sphatik Shila.
It has become one of the major religious place, which is visited by large number of people and as a result Chitrakoot tourism has taken much interest to make the place all the more beautiful and convenient for the tourists. Chitrakoot holds a number of festivals that is celebrated with great enjoyment. There are several other forts and monuments, which are equally important.
