Hanuman Dhara in Chitrakoot
This place is situated on a mountain range of Mandakini. It is four km from Ramghat. Is at a distance of ! One has to climb 360 stairs to go up. Disturbed by intense fire umma after Lanka combustion, Shree Hanumanji requested Lord Shree Rama. Raghavendra has the energy of fire heat spread throughout my body, for the sake of this, please tell some liberation. Then the devotee told Shri Rama Hanumanji - you go to Mount Chitrakoot, there will be a stream of alkaline water falling on you, this will extinguish the burning heat in your body. The form of its symbol still continues to flow continuously on the left arm of Hanumanji.
This is where the famous Dandak forest covered with giant dense trees begins. According to the ancient description from this place, the boundary of the kingdom of Ravana was also started. Ravana had appointed inaccessible powerful demons like Viradha and Khar to protect his state border. Dandaka Forest is also named Dandakaranya. In this period of time, this forest area was subjected to the terrible harassment and oppression of demons.
Located on a steep hillside, on top of a huge rock, this Hanuman temple has a natural spring cascading over an idol of Lord Hanuman. As per legend, Lord Rama stayed with Lord Hanuman in this temple, after Lord Hanuman set Lanka on fire and returned. Lord Rama helped him pacify his anger. Nearby, a few more shrines are dedicated to Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Lakshmana.
The temple is home to several monkeys, as is typical of any Hanuman mandir. It is approachable by a flight of 360 steps, from where splendid views of Chitrakoot can be witnessed. Generally, jasmine oil and sindoor (vermillion) are given as offerings to the lord. Small idols of Lord Hanuman are placed along the way to offer prayers.
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