Follow the Footsteps of Lord Ram: Explore Places Mentioned in Epic Ramayana | photos

While many people love to travel across the country in search of scenic beauties, imagine exploring new places by following the epic journey of Lord Ram, his brother Laxman and his wife Sita.

Explore the undiscovered: People all over the world admire Ramayana and follow its principles not because it is a religious textbook but because it presents an idea of ​​life that one can integrate into their lives to achieve an ideal life. It is an epic journey of holy souls who sacrificed their lives to serve humanity.

While many people love to travel across the country in search of scenic beauty, imagine exploring new places by following the epic journey of Lord Ram, his brother Laxman and his wife Sita. Here are some places related to Ramayana that you can visit to give yourself an unforgettable and divine experience of life.

Ayodhya (Lord Rama’s birthplace)

Start your journey in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Lord Rama. This holy city is located on the beautiful banks of the Sarayu River. According to belief, Ayodhya was the capital of the Kasola kingdom, ruled by King Dasaratha, the father of Rama.

Over the years, Ayodhya has become the epicenter of religious tourism, attracting millions of visitors every year. Some prominent places to visit in this holy city are Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Nageshwarnath Temple, Sita ki Rasoi, Ramkot, Sarayu River Ghat and Dashrath Mahal.

Prayagraj (the place where Lord Rama arrived).

The city is famous for its Triveni Sangam – a sacred confluence of three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. According to legends, Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita spent some time here before departing for their Vanvaas – the 14-year exile.

Janakpur, Nepal (Sita’s birth and marriage place)

Goddess Sita was born in Janakpur, 90 km from Kathmandu. This is also the place where the famous Swayamvar took place. One of the famous places to visit here is Janaki Mata Mandir.

Chitrakoot (the place of Vanvaas)

Chitrakoot is the place where Rama, Sita and Lakshman spent most of their years of exile. It is also very Bharat Milap from the Ramayana. Some of the famous places to visit here are Hanuman Dhara, Ramghat and Janki Kund.

Dandakaranya (where Lord Ram spent days in exile).

The place is known for its scenic beauty, and one can also experience what Lord Ram’s exile period would have been like here.

Nashik (where Lord Ram, Laxman and Sita stayed during exile)

Panchvati, officially known as Nashik, played a vital role in changing the course of life of Rama, Sita and Lakshman. This is the place where the infamous Surpanakha incident took place. Some prominent places to visit here are – Ram Kala Mandir, Tapovan and Sita Gufa.

Lepakshi (the place where Jatayu tried to save Sita).

Lepakshi is where Jatayu tried to save Sita from Ravana. The beautiful Lepakshi Temple and Monolithic Nandi are some prominent places to visit here.

Rameshwaram (where Ram Setu was built).

This is the place where the monkey army built the Ram Setu in the sea to reach Sri Lanka. The place is known for its beautiful Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Temple and Pamban Bridge.