Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh
Chitrakoot is a pilgrimage centre and a nagar panchayat in the Satna district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Connected to the Indian epic Ramayana, it is a place of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Baghelkhand region. It borders the Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh, whose headquarters Chitrakoot Dham is located nearby. The city lies in the historical Chitrakoot region, which is divided between the present-day Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It is known for a number of temples and sites mentioned in Hindu scriptures.
Image: Mandakini river in chitrkoot
Image: Temples in Hanuman Dhara
Image: Ramghat at chitrakoot
Rama is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.
Rama holding arrows, early 19th century depiction
Balak Ram, the 5-year old form of Rama, is the principal deity of the Ram Mandir in Ram Janmabhoomi
Rama is portrayed in Hindu arts and texts as a compassionate person who cares for all living beings.
Rama, along with his younger brother Lakshmana and wife Sita, exiled to the forest.
