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Naimisharanya: FAQ & Sources
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
Frequently asked questions
Where did Rama perform the Ashwamedha?
At Naimisharanya, by the Gomati.
What happened to Sita at Naimisharanya?
She returned to the earth, taken by Bhudevi.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana
- Traditional identification
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