Rajapur (Tulsidas Birthplace)
राजापुर
A town on the banks of the Yamuna River, said to be the hometown of the poet-saint Tulsidas. The temple preserves a fragmentary handwritten copy of the Ramcharitmanas (Lake of the Deeds of Rama).
Located on the Yamuna River about 40 km northeast of Chitrakoot, the town is considered the birthplace of Tulsidas, author of the Ramcharitmanas (Lake of the Deeds of Rama). The Tulsidas Memorial Temple in town preserves a fragmentary manuscript said to be in his own hand, part of the Ayodhya Kand. It is cared for by his descendants, and devotees can view it during opening hours. The town itself is modest, making it suitable for visitors interested in Hindi literature and devotion to Rama, who can make a half-day round trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–18:00 (manuscript viewing times vary)
Nearby sights
- Ganesh Bagh
- Ramghat
- Hanuman Dhara
- Janaki Kund
- Kamadgiri Parikrama
- Sphatik Shila
- Bharat Koop
- Sati Anusuya Ashram