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A trip to Chitrakoot

A holy place is one that soothes the soul. One such place is Chitrakoot where lord Ram spent the major time period of his exile. Let's know more about this place.

We started off to reach Chitrakoot. You can reach several routes via train, bus or car. There won't be a commute problem. The nearby station is Chitrakoot dhaam karwi. Bus stand is also located in the centre of the city.

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On the way to Chitrakoot you will experience beautiful sights of the mountains, and lush green forests, farmlands etc. If one is visiting during the rainy season the sight is mesmerizing.

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One can also take the new Bundelkhand Express way to reach Chitrakoot and cut short the distance by several minutes. You can experience the beautiful express way.

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The major places to pay for worship are Ram darshan, chitrakoot ghat, sati ansuya, kamtanath mandir, Hanuman dhara & gupt godavari. All the temples are located a small distance from each other so easily accessible.

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We first went to Ram darshan. We paid our tribute to Lord Ram and looked at the large Hanumanji statue. Clicking pictures were prohibited at many places so I couldn't capture many images in and around the temple. But attaching some for your reference

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It is said that Ram ji left an arrow to quench the thirst of hanumanji and there is this water still flowing there without knowing the source. You can use the stairs or can take the ropeway. You will enjoy the ropeway and find lots of monkeys up ther

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We then went to visit Sati ansuya temple, kamtanath ji temple. You can easily reach these temples and pay offerings. Also, there is one big Sadhguru trust managed Eye hospital in janki kund. If anyone needs any assistance with your eyes or vision.

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On our way back we visited mata temple one of the shaktipeeth located on Khatri pahaad near Banda. Also the farmlands were loaded with blooming crops. Chitrakoot & surrounding is definitely good to visit especially during festivals. Enjoy the vibe

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