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Valmiki Ashram: FAQ & Sources
वाल्मीकि आश्रमValmiki's hermitage is where the epic begins and ends. Here Valmiki hears Rama's story from Narada, composes the first shloka, shelters the exiled Sita and raises Lava and Kusha.
RegionBithoor, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Frequently asked questions
Where was Valmiki's ashram?
Tradition places it at Bithoor near Kanpur, on the Ganga.
What happened at Valmiki's ashram?
The first shloka was composed there, and Sita raised Lava and Kusha there.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana
- Traditional identification; other claimed sites include Valmikinagar in Bihar
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