Sri Ram Mandir, Ramtek (Ramtek)

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A very ancient (400 year old)and famous Fort-Temple.

Shri Ram Temple known by various names such as Ram Mandir, Ram Dham and Ramtek Fort Temple is located on the Ramgiri Hill at Ramtek, about 50kms northeast of Nagpur. This historical temple, constructed atop the hill at an elevation of 345 metres from land is believed to be more than 600 years old and is dedicated to Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana. At the foot of Ram Temple, there is a big tank, Ambala talab which is used for Pitru Pooja (i.e immersing the ashes of the dead). The main attraction of the Ram temple is the celebrations and religious activities held here on the auspicious occasion of Ramnavmi. Besides Ram temple, 27 Brahmanical style temples can also be found on the hill.

Ram Temple is renowned for its unique OM structure, located at the foot of Ramgiri hill. Measuring 350 feet long, 10.5 feet high and 11 feet wide, this structure is beautifully adorned with picturesque description of Ramayana, Krishna Leela and idols of Lord Hanuman, Sai Baba and Gajanan Maharaj.

The legend says that Lord Rama stopped at Ramtek, along with His wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, while on his exile. Another fact that adds to the attraction of the town, from tourism point of view, is its association with the Great poet Kalidasa. He wrote his excellent poem, Meghdoot in the hills of Ramtek only. Infact, it is often said that it was the beauty of Ramtek Hills that inspired him to write the poem.
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Coordinates:   21°23'55"N   79°19'56"E

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  • RAMTEK'S HISTORY GOES TO ANCIENT BUDDHIST ERA. THE TWO SQUARE SHAPED TEMPLES IN THE RAMMANDIR PREMISES NEAR TO KALIDAS SMARAK BELONG TO THE SATVAHANAS.IN THE SQUARE SHAPED RED COLOR TEMPLES THERE IS A ASHOKCHAKRA AND SOME WRITTEN SCRIPT ON THE PILLARS. RAJA RUDRASEN'S SEATING STATUE WAS PURPOSEFULLY SHOWN BY THE HINDUS AS THAT OF A UNKNOWN PERSON BUT LATERON AFTER EXCAVATION WORKS IT IS REVEALED THAT IT IS OF KING RUDRASEN HOLDING THE ASHOK CHAKRA IN HIS ONE HAND. THIS SHOWS THAT RAMMANDIR PREMISES BELONG TO THE BUDDHIST TIRTHASTHAL.
  • My self Dhanuj and I am live in Ramtek Ram mandir was so old and the speciality of Ram mandir is 'THE KACCHA CHIWDAA' and the architect
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