Chitrakoot

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Chitrakoot stands for a hill of many wonders, a name well suited to its mythical past and to the magnificent present. Indeed this hilly terrain in the northern Vindhya ranges is a place of miraculous vistas where one can have all the glitters of religious as well as delightful experiences. The serene and scenic woods, and the lofty peaks of this lovely land provide idyllic surroundings to the visitors who find pleasure in a soothing and tranquil atmosphere. A celebrated place of great mythological relevance, Chitrakoot replicates the essence of Hindu way of life. The first ever rendering of Chitrakoot can be found in the Valmiki Ramayana, wherein the poet Valmiki speaks of an exceedingly divine environ occupied by the saintly people. Various other texts and scriptures of bygone eras had narrated the abounding spirituality and glaringness of this devout location in a bewitching manner. Spiritual journey of Chitrakoot begins in the Tretayug when Lord Ram along with Sita and Lakshman selected this place as their dwelling place during their exile. Chitrakoot was the center stage of all their activities for a long and the story of Ramayana takes dramatic turns at Chitrakoot. Chitrakoot, is not just a place of astounded spirituality and devoutness, but it is one of the prettiest gifts on earth. The deep woods, gleaming streams, pretty rivers, indeed this place is ornamented with a blissful nature. A unique spiritual experience in a soft and serene atmosphere, that’s what Chitrakoot offers to the devotees

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 210205

STD Code: 519

Info Website: http://chitrakoot.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit: October – March

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Chitrakoot is celebrated in the entire Indian literature and sacred books as the abode of Lord Ram, his spouse Sitaji and his brother Lakshman during their exile for about eleven years and a half.

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By Air : The nearest airport is at Khajuraho which is at a distance of 175 km from Chitrakoot. Daily flights are available from Chitrakoot to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi. Taxi services are available from Airport to Chitrakoot at Rs 2,300.

By Train : he nearest railway station is at Chitrakoot Dham at distance of 11 km from the heart of the city. Chitrakoot Dham lies on the Jhansi-Manikpur main line and is well connected to all major cities in India through Jhansi junction.

By BUS : Regular state owned bus services connect Chitrakoot with Chitrakoot Dham, Jhansi, Harpalpur, Satna, Mahoba, and Chhatarpur. The major bus stand is at Karwi at distance of 8 km from Chitrakoot. Buses connect Chitrakoot with Allahabad (132 km).

By Taxi : Auto rickshaws and Taxis are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget – Up to Rs. 800

Annapurna Hotel ; Karvi Rd, Kashavgarh, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking,Doctor on call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Divya Hotel ; Kashavgarh, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Laundry,24-Hour Security,Catering Services, Concierge, Wedding Services, Banquet facilities,Doctor on call.

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U.P.S.T.D.C Restaurant ; Road, Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh 210204. ; M – N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

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National Ramayana Fair ; Venue: Chitrakoot ; Period : February or in early March, ; Details: Linked with the legends of Lord Rama, Chitrakoot obviously plays an important role in festivals related to Rama, such as Dussehra, Ram Navami and Diwali. At the end of February or in early March, the exclusive National Ramayana Fair is held in Chitrakoot.This fair is especially popular because the entire Ramayana, a vast poem with over 24,000 couplets, is recited here. Originally written in Sanskrit, the Ramayana has been translated into various languages. When Sage Valmiki wrote the Ramayana, circa 4th century b.c., the epic was essentially meant to be secular. However, the Ramayana gradually evolved into a scripture by the time it was completed.

Diwali Festival ; Venue: Chitrakoot ; Period : Octobar- Novembar ; Details: Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Rama’s return after a 14-year long exile. This is celebrated with much zeal and fervour in the month of October or in early November.In ancient times, local rulers celebrated Diwali with great fanfare, and over 45,000 people attended the celebrations. In modern times, Diwali, seems to have lost its former glory, and is restricted mainly to festivities at local temples and lighting traditional diyas (earthen oil lamps) and candles at home.Legend has it that when Rama returned to Ayodhya, the city was lit up by thousands of diyas to welcome him. Diyas are still lit in homes during Diwali. Fireworks lend a spectacular dimension to this festival.

Navaratri Festival ; Venue: Chitrakoot ; Period : March ; Details: The festival of Navaratri, preceding Dussehra is dedicated to Goddess Durga who is worshipped for Power and Prowess. Observed in the month of March, Navaratri is a nine-day affair celebrated with great devotion and piety. On the 10th day of the Navratri, people celebrate Dussehra , the festival that marks the triumph of Good over Evil, with Rama slaying the demon Ravana, and rescuing Sita.

Ramanavami ; Venue: Chitrakoot ; Period : April ; Details: Ramanavami is another important festival in Chitrakoot that celebrates the birth of Rama. Bathing in the cool waters of the rivers Payaswini and Mandakini marks the beginning of the day, and the town resonates with sounds of temple bells tolling. Important festivals always go hand in hand with fairs, and folks enjoy the annual fair organised on the eve of Ramnavami.

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