Place
Naimisharanya
नैमिषारण्यNaimisharanya is the forest where Rama performs the Ashwamedha sacrifice. Here Lava and Kusha sing the Ramayana before Rama, and Sita returns to the earth.
RegionNaimisharanya, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Why is Naimisharanya sacred?
Rama holds the great horse sacrifice in the Naimisha forest by the Gomati, with a golden image of Sita beside him. Valmiki's two disciples sing the epic in the assembly, and Rama recognises them as his sons.
Valmiki brings Sita to the gathering. She calls on the earth to receive her if she has been true, and Bhudevi rises on a throne and takes her away.
Where it is
IdentificationTraditional identificationNaimisharanya, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Sargas set at Naimisharanya
8 sargas of the Valmiki Ramayana take place here.
7.91Preparing the AshvamedhaUttara Kanda · Sarga 91 · अश्वमेध की तैयारी7.92The Horse Is ReleasedUttara Kanda · Sarga 92 · अश्व छोड़ना7.94The Twins Sing Before RamaUttara Kanda · Sarga 94 · राम के सामने गायन7.95Rama Sends for SitaUttara Kanda · Sarga 95 · सीता को बुलवाना7.97Sita Returns to the EarthUttara Kanda · Sarga 97 · सीता का भूमि प्रवेश7.98Rama's GriefUttara Kanda · Sarga 98 · राम का शोक
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