Sri Rama's Journey From Ayodhya To Srilanka

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1) AYODHYA, UTTAR PRADESH
Ayodhya was the capital city for the Isvaku Dynasty (Suryavanshi) of Kings. This was also the
city where Son of Dasrath, Shri Ram was born (appeared). In twelve kilometers vicinity of
Ayodhya there exist holy places like Vedi Kund, Sita Kund, Janaura etc. that are also part of the
journey of Shri Ram’s “vanvas” (exile) route. It was also from Ayodhya that Shri Ram started his
journey along with Sita and Lakshman.
Ayodhya was a majestic city comparable to any international city of modern times almost eleven
kilometers in length full of parks, gardens, theatres and modern infrastructure and facilities for its
citizens.
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2) Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh

A) Gomti River, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
On the banks of the Gomti river, Sage Valmiki had an ashram. It was from here that Shri Ram
crossed the Gomti river. The old name of Sultanpur was Kushannathpur, which was named after
the son of Ram, “Kush”.
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3) PRAYAG (ALLAHABAD), UTTAR PRADESH
Yamuna Ghat, Simri, Prayag, Uttar Pradesh
Shri Ram along with Lakshman and Sita crossed the Yamuna River. In the Valmiki Ramayan the
reference to Lakshman constructing a boat to cross the river has been made for this place.
After resting overnight on the Simri Ghat Shri Ram crossed the river using the boat made by
Lakshman. There are many places on the banks of the Yamuna related to the exile period of Shri
Ram like Akshay Vat, Sita Rasoi (Jasra Bazaar), Rishiyan (the abode of Rishis), Murka (Hanuman
Mandir).

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4) CHITRAKOOT, UTTAR PRADESH
Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
As suggested by Sage Valmiki, Shri Ram reached Chitrakoot Dham. Shri Ram made his ashram
on the Kamadgiri Mountain near the Mandakini River. There were many sages, holy men and
rishis who had made their ashrams (abodes) near the Kamadgiri Mountain.
It was this divine spot where Shri Bharat met with Shri Ram and took his padukas (slippers) with
him to Ayodhya to place on the throne.
Chitrakoot has many places of pilgrimages in its vicinity like Madakini River, Bharatkoop, On the
banks of the Mandakini River – Spatik Sheela, Hanuman Dhara and Atri Ashram, Gupt (Secret)
Godavari. All these sacred places strengthen the place of Chitrakoot as a one of the most
important places of pilgrimages while tracing the footsteps of Shri Ram’s journey of exile.
After the visit of Bharat to Chitrakoot, many citizens of Ayodhya had started to visit this place.
Many of the holy men and sages in this area started to feel disturbed by the presence of so many
people and it then that Shri Ram decided to leave this place. Hence all in all Shri Ram would have
stayed in Chitrakoot for only about one or two years only. The majority of his exile period he
spent in the Dandak Forest

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Sphatik a reddish crystal like rock where Lord Ram and his beloved wife used to sit and admire the scenic ambiance of the surroundings. Nearby boulder houses a footprint, which is believed to be that of the Lord and paying a visit to Sphatik Shila is an inevitable part in the Chitrakoot Dham pilgrimage.
This pictorial location on the left banks of Mandkini River holds a funny but lovable story about the divine concern that Ram has got towards Sita. It says that Ram had taken the eye of Jayant ( came in the form of crow) who had pecked the feet of Sita devi while they were relaxing here at Sphatic Shila. He was unhappy and jealous with this cameo of domestic bliss between Lord Ram and Sita Maa. This is why crows, to this day, tilt their heads to examine anything.

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6) Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Ramtek is a beautiful mountain near the city of Nagpur. Shri Ram stayed here for some time. This
mountain is also connected with the writer Kalidas who wrote the famous poem “Meghdoot”
according to some historians.
Approximately 9 kilometers from here there is a place called Salbardi near which there is a place
of pilgrimage called Sita Nahani. According to popular legend, Shri Ram proceeded to the ashram
of Sutikshan Muni from here.
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21st century post graduates , posting Rama's root map!

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7) NASIK, Maharashtra
Panchavti: Nasik, Maharashtra
On the banks of the Godavari River there is place popularly known as Tapovan, which is the
actual Panchvati of the Ramayan era. It was here that Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita resided here
in a small hut. The incident of the cutting off the nose of Demoness Shupnaka took place here. It
is from here that “Nasik” derived its name as the Sanskrit name for nose is “Nasika”. Khar,
Dhooshan, Trishara and 14,000 other Demons were slain by Shri Ram in this area after they
attacked Shri Ram on hearing about this incident from their sister.
The kidnapping of Sita by Ravan, The slaying of Mareech and the Slaying of Jatayu by Ravan all
took place in a forest known as Jansthan in this area. In the ancient times, the ashram of Gautam
Rishi was in the holy town of Trimbakeshwar (one of the twelve Jyotirlings) nearby. In order to
release himself of the burden of a curse on him, Gautam Rishi had created the Godavari River.

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9) RAMDURG, BELGAUM, KARNATAKA
Shabri Ashram: Sureban, Near Ramdurg, Belgaum, Karnataka
Around 14 kilometers in the Northern direction from Ram Durg, near the town of Gunga is placed
called Sureban. This is place where Shabri, who was a disciple of Sage Matang lived. She had
waited long years for her dear Ram to arrive, and on his arrival she fed him berries which she had
tasted herself to make sure that they were sweet. This angered Lakshman but Shri Ram pacified
him because he could see her intense love and devotion towards him. It was Shabri who then
instructed Ram to approach Sugreev in the search for his beloved wife

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10) HAMPI, KARNATAKA
A) Hanuman Halli: Koppal, Hampi, Karnataka
This was the place where Hanuman met Shri Ram and Lakshman for the first time. In fact
Sugreev had sent Hanuman to meet with them in order to make sure that they were not the spies
of his brother and archenemy Bali. The might Hanuman lifted Shri Ram and Lakshman on his
shoulders and took them on Rishimukh Parvat to meet with Sugreev. The capital city of Sugreev
“Kishkinda” is also near by.
Billari, Hampi, Karnataka
Near the ancient Kishkinda, around four kilometers from the town of Hampi, there exists a
Mountain called Malbhavant (Prastravan) where Shri Ram has spent the monsoon season.
The places to see around this area include Bali Bandara, Anjani Parvat (mountain), Matang Rishi
Mountain, Spatik Sheela. It was on the Spatik Sheela that the Varan (monkey) Sena (army) had
collected for the first time. Hanuman had given the news of Sita to Shri Ram at this place

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[quote name='BobbyFischer' timestamp='1366347387' post='1303630949']
21st century post graduates , posting Rama's root map!

kontha mandi kurravallu puttuka tho vruddulu...
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Ante anna antav gaani bobby .. Avem 21st century lo kanipettale kadha aa route map ..

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Ante anna antav gaani bobby .. Avem 21st century lo kanipettale kadha aa route map ..
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bhayya manishi manishi kottuku savataniki tappa kulam matham enduku paniki raavu..history proved it..inka alanti vatini promote cheyatam anedi ridiculous...

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12) Rampad, Kodikarai, Vedrandyam, Tamil Nadu
Along with the entire Vanar (money) Sena (army), Shri Ram had proceeded towards the Southern
direction from this town. It was also from this place that Shri Ram had the first view of the sea.
The footprints of Shri Ram are still found in the forests of this area.