Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Chitrakuta
चित्रकूट
Rama's exile hill, told as solace to the Pandavas
Chitrakuta (Chitrakoot, on the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border): Rama's exile hill, told as solace to the Pandavas, located at coordinates 25.20°N, 80.85°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | चित्रकूट |
| Coordinates | 25.20°N, 80.85°E |
| Modern location | Chitrakoot, on the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border |
| Significance | Rama's exile hill, told as solace to the Pandavas |
About Chitrakuta
The forest hill of Rama's first exile dwelling, recounted to the Pandavas in the Ramopakhyana as a mirror of their own banishment, and listed among the meritorious tirthas of the Vana Parva.
Why it matters: Rama's exile hill, told as solace to the Pandavas
Details
- Parva
- Vana Parva (Ramopakhyana and tirtha lists)
On the Map
Chitrakuta
Chitrakuta sits at 25.20°N, 80.85°E, in Chitrakoot, on the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border.
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