CHITRAKOOT DHAM -KARWI-U.P

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 Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) had a population of 48,853. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 58%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.Is District Head Quarter of Chitrakoot district, which came into existence in 1997.Earlier it was a tehsil under Banda district. Distance Covered by district from east to west is 62 Km. & north to south is 57.5 Km. It is bounded in the north by Kaushambi, in the south by Satna(M.P.) & Rewa (M.P.) , in the east by Allahabad (PrayagRaj), in the west by Banda. Area of District is 345291 Sq. Kilometer. District is linked with Roadways to all adjoining districts of Banda, Allahabad, Satna, Rewa & Kaushambi. There are two tehsils namely KARWI and MAU and five blocks Chitrakoot Dham Karwi, Ramnagar, Mau, Manikpur, Pahadi in the district. Karwi City have its own AIRPORT which is at underconstruction,situated at DEWANGANA GHATI,KARWI which is 15 kilometers far from the railway station. Karwi city is well connected to railway and have its own railway station at Gandhiganj,Karwi

There is one local news and entertainment channel in the city name ABHAY T.V and city have its own cable network name Sattelight Cable Network. City oldest shop name Delight Studio owner Late Mr.ABDUL RAUF,AbhayT.V and Sattelight Cable Network are Delight Studio's branches.

There is Chitrakoot Inter College which is one the oldest and prominent school of the region.Saint Thomas School is one of the famous school in the district,chitrakoot institute of computer science & technology,chitrakoot university,ram bhadraachry university.

Photo Gallery Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot, the celebrated pilgrimage town is 8 km. south of Karvi town and 70 km. south-east of Banda district on the road to Allahabad. A tranquil retreat, it is located on the northern spur of the Vindhyas. Chitrakoot, 'the hill of many wonders', is a gift of nature and the gods. A city with more than one legendency significance, according to the epic Ramayana it was the abode of Lord Ram and mother Sita for eleven years during their exile; the place where Sage Atri and Sati Anasuya also lived. This holy city, the abode of the gods, is set in sylvan surroundings on the beautiful river Mandakini. It is dotted with innumerable temples and shrines.

Chitrakoot dham

चित्रकूट में दीपदान का विशेष महत्व है
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चित्रकूट सब दिन बसत प्रभु सिय लखन समेत अर्थात चित्रकूट ही वह पावन धाम है जहाँ आज भी श्री राम , सीता और लक्ष्मण के साथ सदा सर्वदा मौजूद रह कर अपने भक्तों का कल्याण करते हैं | जब अयोध्या नरेश दशरथ ने राम को चौदह वर्षों के वनवास का आदेश दिया तब राम अयोध्या छोड़ वन को चल दिए | महर्षि बाल्मीकि की आज्ञा से राम चित्रकूट आये सीता और लक्ष्मण के साथ उन्होंने लगभग साढ़े ग्यारह साल यहाँ बिताये |चित्रकूट भगवान् राम की वह तपोभूमि है जंहा उन्होंने अपनी जिन्दगी का सबसे सुखमय समय गुजारा| साधू संतों के दर्शन किये प्रवचन सुने और यहाँ के कोल किरातों को मानवता की शिक्षा दी |वनवास ख़त्म होने पर अयोध्या पंहुचने से पहले राम चित्रकूट आये और सबसे पहले चित्रकूट के लोगों ने राम के स्वागत में दीपमालिकाएं सजाकर उनका स्वागत किया और जश्न मनाया | राम तो अयोध्या लौट गए लेकिन चित्रकूट में साधू संतों और कोल किरात कई दिनों तक राम की विजय और वनवास ख़त्म होने का उत्सव मनाते रहे | यही कारण है की आज भी अपना घर बार छोड़ लाखों लाख लोग दीपावली पर्व मनाने चित्रकूट आते हैं और यहाँ की पुण्य सलिला मंद गति से बह रही मन्दाकिनी की पावन धारा में डुबकी लगा कामदगिरि की परिक्रमा लगाकर दीपदान करके मनचाहा फल पा अपने जीवन के अँधेरे को दूर भगाते हैं | दीपावली पर्व पर यहाँ दीपदान करने का यही विशेष महत्व है ! दीपदान कर सबसे पहले चित्रकूट में राम के आने का जश्न मनाया जाता है !

Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot,"the hills of many wonders" is indeed a gift of nature and the gods. Located in the Banda district of modern Uttar Pradesh(U.P), on the banks of river Paisuni(Mandikini),Chitrakoot is a tranquil retreat on the northern spur of the Vindhyas. Just 6 km south of Karvi and 72 km south east of Banda district on the road to Allahabad, Chitrakoot Dham is one of the most ancient holy pilgrim places of India. Legends have it that it was the abode of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman for eleven years of their fourteen years of exile. This is also the place,where they came in contact with sage Atri and sati Anasuya.This abode of the gods is credited to have seen the incarnations of Brahma,Vishnu and Mahesh. Chitrakoot ,sacred with the touch of Lord's feet,was where Goswami Tulsidas, the creator of the epic "Shri Ramcharitmanas" spent many years of his life. Dotted with innumerable temples and shrines, nature's splendor here is wrapped in peace and tranquility, permeated only by singing birds and gushing streams. Area: 38.2 sq. km. Population: 37494 (1991 census) Altitude: 207 mtrs. Above sea level. Season: July-March Clothing (Summer): Light Cottons (Winter) :Woolens Language: Hindi, Bundeli, English Local Transport : Cycle Rickshaw during fairs and festivals, taxis also ply between Chitrakoot, Rajapur and Karvi. STD Code : 0519 (Half of Chitrakoot lies in U.P. and the other half in M.P. To dial for U.P. Chitrakoot 765 has to be added to the Banda Code 0519. To dial for M.P. Chitrakoot 865 has to be added instead Places to visit Kamadgiri A forested hill of prime religious significance, this is believed to be the original Chitrakoot. The Bharat Milap Temple is located here. Pilgrims perform a ritual circumambulation of the hill to seek blessings. Sphatik Shila This picturesque spot is marked by two immense rocks. It is believed to be the place where Lord Rama and Sita feasted their eyes on the beauty of Chitrakoot. Hanuman Dhara Located on a steep hillside, it is approachable by a flight of 360 steps. Here, the waters of a natural spring cascade over an image of Lord Hanuman. Ram Ghat On the banks of the River Mandakini, and center of ritual activity, this Ghat is the most frequented in Chitrakoot. The "Aarti" performed in the evening is particularly beautiful. Janki Kund An unusual cave over the Mandakini. Said to be the place where Sita bathed. Excursion Gupt Godavari 19 km. This is a tiny rivulet which flows into tanks at the end of an underground cave. The source of this rivulet remains unfathomable. Two natural throne-line rocks in the cave have led to the belief that Lord Rama and his brother Laxman held court here. Bharat Koop To attain Salvation, the pilgrimage to Chitrakoot is incomplete without a visit to this hallowed place of worship. It is said that , to crown Lord Rama as the king of Ayodhya, his brother Bharat, collected the waters of all sacred rivers to anoint him with. On the advice of Sage Atri, the waters were later poured into a deep well popularly known as Bharat Koop. A temple dedicated to Lord Rama is also found here. Sati Anasuya 13 km. It was here that Atri Muni, his wife Anasuya and their three sons meditated. An ashram in Anasuya's name is located here. It is believed that the Mandakini river emerged as a result of Anasuya's meditation. Rajapur 38 km. The birthplace of Goswami Tulsidas, who wrote the world famous Shri Ram Charita Manas. Ganeshbagh 11km. On the Karvi-Devangana road near Bankey Siddhapur village, is located Ganeshbagh, where a richly carved temple, a seven storeyed baoli and ruins of a residential palace still exist. The complex was built by Peshwa Vinayak Rao as a summer retreat and is often referred to as a mini-Khajuraho. Kalinjar 88 km. From Chitrakoot lies the invincible Fort of Kalinjar. Once desired by kings & dynasties, it houses within itself the Nilkanth temple, Swarga Rohan Kund, Vakhandeshwar Mahadev Temple, Shivasari Ganga & Koti Tirth. Other interesting spots within the fort area are Sita Sej, Patal Ganga, Pandu Kund, Budhi-Tall, Bhairon Ki Jharia and Mrigdhara. Sitapur Lying on the left bank of Payaswani about 8 km. From Karvi, it is intimately connected with the sacred hills of Kamtanath, which is 2 km to its south – west. Pilgrims first bathe in payaswani at Sitapur and then move on to do the Parikrama of Kamtanath hill. Originally known as Jaisinghpur, it was given to Mahant Charandas by Aman Singh Raja of Panna, who gave it the new name Sitapur in honour of maa Sita. There are twenty four Ghats and several temples along the river, which add to the glory of the town. Rajapur 42 km from Chitrakoot, this place is believed to be the birth place of Goswami Tulsidas. A Tulsi Mandir is situated here. ARKI - 12 km from RAJAPUR, this place is believed to be the birth place of ARKI-NARESH. A SATY SHRee SALIG BABA MANDIR & MANDAKNEE rever  also is situated here.  Marpha 4 km from Gupt Godavari is Marpha, famous for its natural beauty alongwith waterfalls, Jal Mochan Sarovar, Shri Balaji mandir, 5 faced statue of Lord Shankar and ruins of a fort, believed to be built by Chandel Rajas. Accessibility Air From Chitrakoot the nearest airport is Khajuraho : 185 km. Rail  The nearest railway station for Chitrakoot is Karvi : 8 km. Some of the major trains are 1181.1182 and 1159/1160 Agra Howrah Exp); 1107/1108 Bundelkhand Exp; 1449/1450 Mahakaushal Exp (Kutub Exp_; 5009/5010 Chitrakoot Exp (Lucknow-Jabalpur); 1069/1070 Tulsi Exp (Allahabad-Mumbai), Bundelkhand Exp (Gwalior-Allahabad). Road Chitrakoot is well connected by road. There are regular bus services to Banda, Allahabad, Jhansi, Varanasi, Chhatarpur, Satna, Kanpur, Faizabad, Lucknow, Agra, Maihar, etc. Some Road distances are : Allahabad - 125 km. Satna - 75 km. Lucknow - 285 km, Mahoba - 127 km, Kalinjar 88 km, Jhansi 274 km. Accommodation Pramod Van (Anand Ram Jaipuria Smriti Bhawan Ph : (0519-765)2221 Kamad Giri Bhawan (MP) Ph : (0519-865)357 Annapurna (Vinod Lodge) (MP). Ph : (0519-865)301 MP State Tourism Bungalow. (MP). Ph : (0519-865)326 Roopali Lodge, (Near Dharmshala) Mata Shri Chitrakoot Dam Karvi Rly. Stn.) Ph : (0519-765)3024 UP Tourism Accommodation Tourist Bungalow (UPSTDC). Ph : (0519-765)2219 Yatri Niwas 'Chitrakoot' (UPSTDC) - offers affordable Accommodation for groups and is specially designed with facilities for cooking. Bank State Bank of India, Sitapur, Chitrakoot Dham, Near Bus Stand. Ph : (0519-765)2216. Post Offices Post Office, Chitrakoot Dham, Sitapur, Chitrakoot. Ph : (0519-765)2252.