Ramatirtha:
Rama Temple |
Ramatirtha of Mayurbhanj is very famous in Odisha due to its natural
beauties, waterfall, crocodile breeding center and temple of Sri Rama.
Ramatirtha Waterfall |
As per the Indian mythological history, during the days of Tretaya Yuga,
Lord Sri Rama along with Devi Sita and Brother Laxman passed thorugh
the forest of Similipal; where due to tiredness Sita sat on the platue
for a while and she wash her face and feet in the river that flows
beneath.
Ramatirtha Waterfall |
Then onwards, Ramatirtha of Mayurbhanj became a legendary place in the name of Sri Rama and Devi Sita.
Ramatirtha Waterfall |
Every year on Makar Sankranti (Mid of January), Local peoples celebrate
Tusu festival. Tusu is a type of tribal and local song, on which the
people used to dance in a group.
Ramatirtha Waterfall |
Ramatirtha is located nearby Jashipur town of Mayurbhanj district of
Odisha. Ramatirtha is located beneath the feet of Similipal National
Park.
Rama Temple |
It is the only Crocodile breeding Center of Mayurbhanj district which
attracts lots of tourist to visit. Mayurbhanj district is fully
sheltered with vast natural resources and exquisites, that attracts lacs
of tourist every year.
Ramatirtha Waterfall |
The crocodiles kept at Ramatirtha of Mayurbhanj are Mugger Crocodiles' (Crocodylus palustris).