Amavasya Mela

Although bathing in holy rivers on Mauni Amavasya of Magh month (January) has special significance, but on this day, devotees consider bathing at Ramghat in Chitrakoot more special. About 20-25 lakh devotees from different provinces and districts of the country come to the fair, which takes three days on Mauni Amasya. After taking a dip in the Maa Mandakini river from morning till late night, they ask for a vow by doing Panchkosi parikrima of Shri Kamtanath mountain. Not only devotees, but saints also reach here specially. People take virtuous benefits by meditating and donating after bathing in the holy river Mandakini. Farmers come to Chitrakoot with the wish of good yield. It is believed that on Mauni Amavasya, Lord Shri Ram definitely comes to Chitrakoot with Sita ji and brother Lakshmana. Religious places like Hanumandhara, Jankikund, Sphatik Shila, Sati Anusuiya Ashram, Gupt Godavari, Ramshaiya etc. are packed with devotees.

Bathing on the Mandakini River (Ramghat) and the Panchkosi blossoms of Shri Kamtanath Parvat