Amazing Places
Chitrakoot: The land of Epics and Legends
Chitrakoot is a land where legends were born. In this epic setting, the central figures are none other than the benevolent King Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and his brother Shri Lakshman, who are believed to have spent 11 and a half years of their 14-year exile here.Nestled along the banks of the Mandakini River, Chitrakoot spans the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in India. It is revered both for its natural beauty and spiritual significance. The Hindu epic Mahabharata describes Chitrakoot as a sacred place, and it is also considered holy in Prakrit literature and some Jain texts.The name "Chitrakoot" is derived from "Chitra,...