Myth Meets History: Real Places From Indian Epics

India’s ancient epics the Ramayana and Mahabharata are deeply rooted in real locations that still inspire devotion and wonder.

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Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh marks Lord Rama’s birthplace. The grand Ram Temple stands as a symbol of devotion and heritage.

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Near Nashik, Maharashtra, the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana lived during exile. Sita Gufa still draws pilgrims.

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In Tamil Nadu, Lord Rama is believed to have built Ram Setu here - a divine link between India and Lanka.

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Near Hampi, Karnataka , the mythical monkey kingdom where Rama met Hanuman and began his journey to rescue Sita.

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In Haryana, this sacred land witnessed the Mahabharata war and Lord Krishna’s timeless teachings, the Bhagavad Gita.

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Once capital of the Kuru dynasty, Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh still carries tales of the Pandavas and Kauravas.

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In Gujarat, Dwarka was Lord Krishna’s golden city - its submerged ruins whisper stories of divine grandeur.

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