Bharat Milap

If you ever have circumnutate the mountain of Kamadgiri near Chitrakoot parvat, you must have got the chance to visit a sacred temple, named as Bharat Milap Mandir. Not yet? Then plan soon to make a visit to this legendary temple. It is counted as one of the most popular and religious spots of Chitrakoot and hence has acquired a special place in the hearts of the devotees. Like a few other religious places of Chitrakoot, this Mandir too has witnessed a key part of the Hindu Epic of mythology, The Ramayana!

Description:

Upon visiting this sacred temple, you will get to see the footprints of Lord Rama and Bharat on the rocks of the temple. The emotion spread into the surrounding atmosphere is definite to touch you if you spend quality time here. It is deeply moving. So, you may find yourself and other tourists here lost in a wide range of emotions.

History:

You must be curious about its name! Why is this temple named as 'Bharat Bilap' According to the mythological explanation, this is the place in Chitrakoot where lord Bharat came to meet Lord Rama to persuade him for returning to Ayodhya and reoccupy the throne of which he deserved. It is said that the emotions generated through this divine meeting between these two special characters of Ramayana were so powerful that the objects nearby them melted with the heat. It is also said that the mountains and rocks shed tears on their separation.

Festival:

On the full moon day that normally happens during October-November of the year, a play depicting the reunion meeting of the two brothers is organized by the local people here inside the temple premises.

Best Time to Visit:

If you are comfortable traveling anytime anywhere in India then you can visit Bharat Milap, Chitrakoot all through the year. In fact, pilgrims often come to visit this place throughout the year. Summers are hot here but winters are pleasant and cool. Thus, from October to March, Chitrakoot remains at its best for explorations and sightseeing.

How to Reach?

Chitrakoot district is situated in Uttar Pradesh. U.P. has no airport in the state but it is easily reachable through road and train.

• By train – You need to board a train that reaches Chitrakoot Dham Karwi railway station. It is situated approximately 11 km away from the temple. After reaching the railway station, simply hire local transport to reach your destination. It will be nearly half an hour of the journey.

• By road – this particular district is well connected via roadways to most of the major cities in India. Besides this, it is comfortably connected with its neighbor cities like Varanasi, Vindhyachal, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya.

• By air – as Chitrakoot does not contain any airport, to reach here by airways, you need to board a flight to Prayagraj. It is the closest airport to the district (116 km away). After reaching this airport you can ride on any private or public transport to reach your destination.

Nearby Attractions:

Another temple was built closest to Bharat Milap, Chitrakoot, which was dedicated to Devi Mandavi, the wife of Lord Bharat.

After seeking the blessings of Lord Bharat and Devi Mandavi, you can check out for the popular tourist attractions in Chitrakoot. These places include cultural as well as religious significance. A few of these places are –

• Kamadgiri

• Gupt Godavari

• Sati Anusuya Ashram

• Hanuman Dhara

• Ram Darshan

• Ganesh Bagh

If you want a different vacation that has some cultural as well as religious feel then you must plan a short trip to Bharat Milap, Chitrakoot. You will enjoy spending some quality time here in peace.