Chitrakuta, (also spelt Chitrakoot) is an isolated hill situated in the state of
Madhya Pradesh. The term Chitrakuta means the `Hill of many wonders`. Chitrakuta is located fifty miles south-east of the town of Banda in
Bundelkhand. Chitrakuta is a sacred spot crowded with temples and shrines of
Lord Rama and
Lakshmana. It is also renowned for being the seat of
Valmiki, the sage and poet famous as the author of the
Ramayana. Chitrakoot is located in the northern
Vindhya Mountain Range spread over the adjacent states of
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Chitrakoot Parvat Mala comprises Kamad Giri, Janki Kund, Lakshman pahari, Hanumaan Dhara, and Devangana. These are all famous mountains having religious significance.
Chitrakoot Dham is the name of a nearby town. This place is known as a centre of large number of temples and sites that are mentioned in various Hindu scriptures. Devotees from all parts of the country gather here on the occasion of Amavasya. Some of the special occasions of such huge celebrations and gatherings are Somwati Amavasyas,
Diwali, Sharad-Poornima,
Makar Sankranti and
Ramnavami. This place draws the attention of the crowds throughout the year.
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