Chitrakoot - 2010
Chitrakoot, "the hill of many wonders", is a holy town closely associated with the Ramayana epic.
It is believed that Rama and Sita spent 11 of their 14 years in exile in the nearby forests.
Aarti, a Hindu worship service, being performed on the ghats (steps to the river).
The River Mandakini is one of the holy rivers in India.
Pilgrims buy dried animal manure to use as fuel to cook their meals.
Chitrakoot, "the hill of many wonders", is a holy town closely associated with the Ramayana epic.
It is believed that Rama and Sita spent 11 of their 14 years in exile in the nearby forests.
Aarti, a Hindu worship service, being performed on the ghats (steps to the river).
The River Mandakini is one of the holy rivers in India.
Pilgrims buy dried animal manure to use as fuel to cook their meals.
