Rajapur

Chitrakoot Uttar Pradesh
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Rajapur, Chitrakoot Overview

Rajapur is a small town located in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. What makes this quaint settlement famous is the fact that it is the birthplace of Goswami Tulsidas, the prolific writer of Sri Ram Charit Manas and the Hanuman Chalisa. A small temple dedicated to Tulsidas is present here and is the main attraction of this place.

This tranquil shrine was built here to commemorate the life and work of the famous writer Tulsidas, who was born here. Walk through the lanes of history at the temple, which houses many scriptures in the very handwriting of the maestro. Excerpts of the Ram Charit Manas are present here till date, and one can easily access the same. Simple and charming in its construction, this temple lies on the banks of the Yamuna river and is the perfect place to revel in the marvels of the Indian culture and traditions.

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The life of Tulsidas

In addition to being a writer, Tulsidas was also a yogi who practiced his discipline on a regular basis. It is believed that during the time of a plague epidemic in Varanasi, he trained his students on keeping the deadly disease at bay. He created the 40 verses of his famous Hanuman Chalisa during his student days, as an ode to the deity to free him from his fears.

How To Reach Rajapur

Rajapur is easily accessible via public transport as it is located at a distance of 40 km from Chitrakoot. Jeep rides are available for INR 40.

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Allahabad(1N) → Chitrakoot(2N) → Varanasi(2N) → Ayodhya(1N) → Haridwar(2N) → Mathura(2N) → Vrindavan(0N)

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