Prachin Shri Ram Gufa Mandir Korba, Chhattisgarh
Lord Shri Ram stayed in this cave of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is called the maternal birthplace of Lord Ram. Many ancient places and old beliefs related to Lord Ram are prevalent here. When he was living in the forest during his exile period, he spent a long time in the forest of Dandakaranaya. Present day Korba district also used to be an area of this forest, hence there are many such places in Korba district also. Where there is evidence that Lord Shri Ram had come here during his exile period.
Lord Ram’s maternal birthplace is such a cave in Chhattisgarh. Where Mother Anusuiya taught the lesson of women’s religion to Mother Sita. During the exile period, he spent some time in Vishwamitra’s ashram here with Lord Shri Ram, brother Lakshman and Mother Sita. Because of this, this area of the city is known as Sitagarhi. Sitgarhi is in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. Even today, devotees from far and wide come to visit the temple built in this holy cave.