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Sri Rama crossing river Yamuna at Prayaga to reach Chitrakoota

Prayaga to Chitrakoota: Sri Rama crossing river Yamuna at Prayaga to reach Chitrakoota:

(Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 55 to 56)

Sri Rama travelling during forest exileMeditation: I meditate on Sri Rama crossing river Yamuna at Prayaga to reach Chitrakoota.

Sri Rama crossing river Yamuna at Prayaga: Sri Rama crossed river Yamuna at Prayaga by building a big raft made of pieces of timber.

Devi Sita offering prayers to river Yamuna: Devi Sita offered prayers to river Yamuna in the middle of the river for their safe return after the forest exile.

Sri Rama coming to a Nyagrodha tree called Shyama: After crossing river Yamuna Sri Rama came to a Nyagrodha tree called Shyama which was earlier mentioned by sage Bharadwaja. The tree was having the cool shade of green leaves. Devi Sita circumambulated that tree with joined palms and prayed for their safe return.

Sri Rama walking along the forested bank of river Yamuna: Sri Rama walked along the forested bank of river Yamuna for a few miles, enjoying the beauty of nature with its beautiful flower-laden trees and cries of swans and geese.

Sri Rama spending a night on the bank of river Yamuna: Sri Rama rested in a place on the bank of river Yamuna and spent a night there. Next morning Sri Rama again started the journey towards Chitrakoota.


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