Sitabariसीताबाड़ी
The forest springs where Sita is said to have raised her sons, and the Sahariya fair ground.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBaran, Rajasthan
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Best time to visit15 October to 15 March and 15 May to 15 June
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKelwara, Baran
EntryFree
About Sitabari
A forest shrine near Kelwara where Sita is said to have lived in exile and given birth to Lava and Kusha. A group of spring-fed kunds named for Sita, Lakshman, Surya and others are the sacred core, with small temples around them. The Sitabari fair in Jyeshtha, around May or June, is the big gathering of the Sahariya tribal communities of the district.
What to see and do
- The spring-fed kunds
- Sita and Valmiki temples
- The Sahariya tribal fair in Jyeshtha
- Forest setting off the Shahabad road
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