Producer: Peuli Bakshi

10 Ancient Places from Ramayana in Modern-Day India

The birthplace of Lord Rama, Ayodhya is one of the holiest cities for Hindus.

Ayodhya

It is associated with the mythological event of the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).

Prayagraj

Connected to the story of building of the bridge (now called Adam's Bridge) to Lanka by Lord Rama.

Rameswaram

A place where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent a significant part of their exile.

Chitrakoot

Linked to the monkey kingdom, ruled by Sugriva, and the place where Rama met Hanuman.

Kishkindha

(now Hampi)

Associated with the episode of Lord Rama cutting Shurpanakha's nose, Nashik is a sacred city.

Nashik

It is believed to be the birthplace of Janaki or Sita and the kingdom of her father, King Janaka.

Janakpur

The site where Rama, Lakshmana and Sita stayed during their exile, and where Ravana abducted Sita.

Panchvati

The forest region where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana wandered during their exile.

Dandakaranya

The semi-god and vulture, Jatayu died and got Moksha here, after Ravana cut his wings, while abducting Sita.

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