Ram Saiya Temple, Chitrakoot: Chitrakoot is known as the city of religion in Uttar Pradesh. Ram Shayya has special significance among the prominent places where Lord Shri Ram rested during his exile. This is the same place where Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita and Laxman spent 11.5 years. There is a special rock here, on which the marks of Lord Shri Ram’s rest can be seen even today. According to the belief, people who visit this temple receive the blessings of Lord Shri Ram.
Lord Shri Rama rested here.
Situated on the Khohi-Bhakup route of Chitrakoot, this place has become a center of faith for devotees. This holy place is situated on moving beyond Kamadgiri mountain. The natural beauty here provides amazing spiritual peace to devotees. There is a huge rock here. It is said that Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita rested at this place. Even today, the footprint and rest of Lord Shri Rama are clearly visible on this rock.
There is also a sign of a bow.
The bow kept between Shri Rama and Mother Sita is also visible on Ram Shayya Shila. According to religious beliefs, when Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita were resting, they kept their bow nearby. For this reason, the mark of that bow can still be seen clearly at this place.
Priest of Ram Shayya Temple gave information
According to the priest of Ram Shayya Temple, this place is proof that Lord Shri Rama actually stayed here. According to belief, even today Lord Shri Ram comes here every night for rest. By visiting the rock on the rock, devotees attain salvation and their life becomes successful. This place is located about 10 km from Chitrakoot. There is also an ancient well in front of the temple, which has great religious significance. You can reach this temple by road. Special programs are organized here on Ramnavami and other religious festivals.
