Brief overview of the geographical footprint of the Ramayana across India and Sri Lanka.
Key Stops on the Ramayana Trail:
- Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh): Birthplace and capital city.
- Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh/UP border): Where the exile period began.
- Dandakaranya (Chhattisgarh/Maharashtra): The dense forest of exile.
- Kishkindha (Hampi, Karnataka): The realm of Sugriva and Hanuman.
- Rameshwaram & Ram Setu (Tamil Nadu): The bridgehead to Lanka.
- Ashok Vatika & Sanjeevani Hill (Sri Lanka): Key Lankan landmarks.
Scientific & Archaeological Context:
- Overview of botanical and geological references found in classical texts matching present-day sites.
