Art and Culture of Chitrakoot Chitrakoot is a pilgrimage of Hindus in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is also called as ‘Hill of many wonders’. The.
🔍Chitrakoot is a pilgrimage of Hindus in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is also called as ‘Hill of many wonders’. The city is has its historic association with Lord Rama. It is believed that Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Laxman has spent a large time of his exile of 14 years in Chitakoot. The culture of the town is hence largely affected by Ramayana. The city also holds a special mention in holy book Ramals associated with Lord Rama are celebrated with an extra zeal here. There are many tourist places associated with Ramayana incidences. Art and craft work available are the sm
🔍Religion and Languages in Chitrakoot Chitrakoot is largely inhabited by Hindus. A large sect of people in Chitrakoot follow Hinduism. This holy city on the banks of holy river Ganga celebrates most of the festivals with fervor. About 90% of total population constitutes of Hindus, while others religions found here are Muslim, Jain, Christians, Buddhists, and Sikhs. Muslims form the second largest sect, while other sects like Jain, Christians, Buddhists, and Sikhs forms the minority here. Hindi is the official language of Chitrakoot. Most of the people here speakshindi. Bagheli and Bundeli, are
🔍Because of its linkage with Lord Rama, festivals related to Lord Rama are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Some of the important festivals celebrated here are Diwali, Dusshera etc. Badhai, Rai, Saira, Jawara, Akhada, Shaitan, Dhimrai are the famous folk dances practiced in Chitrakoot.
🔍National Ramayana Fair is celebrated every year at the end of February or in early March in Chitrakoot. This fair is very popular the entire Ramayana, with over 24,000 couplets, is recited here during this fest. Ramayana was written in Sanskrit, and later on was translated into various languages. Ramayana was written by Sage Valmiki in 4th century BC. That time epic was meant to be secular. By the time Ramayana was completed it turned out into a scripture.
🔍Diwali, is one of the most famous festival celebrated in entire country. It is also called as the festival of lights. Diwali or Deepawali is celebrated to celebrate Rama’s return to his home along with his wife and brother after a 14-year long exile. The festival is celebrated with a great zeal in the month of October or November. The celebration and preparations for the festival starts much before time. Diwali is being celebrated since ancient times, when local rulers celebrated Diwali with great zeal and thousands of people used to be the part of celebrations. Diwali these days is celebrated
🔍The festival of Navaratri, is dedicated to Goddess Durga , goddess of Power and Prowess. Navaratri is observed twice every year, one in the month of March and other in October before Dusshera. It’s a nine day festival celebrated with high spirituality. During the Navaratri people observe fasts. On the 10th day of October Navaratri, the festival of Dusshera is celebrated.
🔍Dusshera is celebrated in Chitrakoot to signify the victory of good over bad. On this very day Lord Rama killed the Demon Ravana and rescued his wife Sita. Dussehra is celebrated by burning Ravana’s effigy. Kumbhakarana, and son Meghnad, effigy are also burned along with Ravana at dusk. Before it are conducted some ritual offerings in temples. Rama Lila, is an integral part of Dusshera. It is an enactment of a part of Ramayana. Dusshera is celebrated with great zest in Chitrakoot.
🔍Ramanavami is celebrated to celebrate the birth of Rama. It is one of the most important festival celebrated in Chitrakoot. The temple bells can be heard all over the town on the day. Ramanavami day starts with Bathing in the cool waters of the rivers Payaswini and Mandakini. An annual fair is organised on the eve of Ramnavami, which is accomplished with the folk songs and dances.
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