This is a temple set up in the honor of Sati Anusuya who was a very devoted wife. Several gods of the Hindu Pantheon were attracted by her beauty and this enraged her to such an extent that she converted all of them to infants. The town of Chitrakoot is well known for its spiritual legacy and the Sati Anusuya Ashram is an embodiment of that legacy.

Anusuya was a very loving and devoted wife of Rishi Atri. She was the lady who impressed sage Narad by her loyalty and was showered with praises. This made the wives of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar very jealous. They wanted to harm her and hit upon a plan. They asked their husbands to go and break her purity. In the absence of her husband all of them went to her and asked her to serve them food without putting on any clothes. On hearing this she sprinkled water on them and converted them to babies. In the mean time the wives of these gods were waiting for them. The wives came and saw what had happened. They felt sorry for their vicious planning. The gods were then born to her as her sons Soma, Dattatreya and Durvas .

There is yet another story associated with her. Chitrakoot did not receive rain for several years. This led to famine. Sati Anusuya prayed hard and the power of her prayers brought the river Mandakini down to the earth. Then there was greenery all around. The human beings and animals were also relieved.

Ram and Sita are also said to have visited Sati Anusuya and she narrated to Sita the importance of loyalty to one's husband.

The Sati Anusuya Ashram is located at a distance of about 16 km from the town of Chitrakoot. It marks the place where they lived and meditated. It is set amidst dense forests. The atmosphere of the ashram is very peaceful and the only sounds that can be heard are the sweet humming of the birds and the ripples of the small streams that join the Mandakini River. The calm and tranquil surroundings will surely mesmerize you. It is the ideal place to visit for those who seek a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Within the temple the idols of Anusuya and sage Atri are kept for worshipping.

Sati Anusuya is located at a distance of about 16 km from the town. So after you have reached Chitrakoot either by air, rail or road you can reach the ashram only by road. The road is curved and undulating and passes through dense forests. The nearest Airport is Khajuraho and the nearest railway station is Chitrakoot Dham Karvi. There are many buses that link Chitrakoot to the other major towns and cities of Madhya Pradesh.

A boulder with Ram's footprints, few temples and clear water of the Mandakini River marks this spot. It is a quartz rock located on the banks of River Mandakini. The rock has a mark of Rama's footprint. It is here where Sita was pecked at by Jayant disguised as a crow. A wide variety of fishes play around in the crystal waters. There are several Tourist Attractions in the holy city of Chitrakoot. Sphatik Shila is one of them. Make sure that you pay a visit to this picturesque location. The scenic beauty of this densely forested area is sure to overwhelm you.

Legend has it that the epic hero Ram and his wife Sita spent 11 years of their exile in Chitrakoot. It is but obvious that there will be many places in Chitrakoot that will be associated with their stay. The Sphatik Shila is one of them. Here both of them sat and admired the beauty of Chitrakoot. There is a large boulder which bears the impression of the feet of Lord Ram. It is the same spot where Sita was pecked by a crow. The crow was Jayant in disguise.

The place is no doubt quite and peaceful. The river Mandakini flows by the water of the river which is so crystal clear that we can see fishes moving about in water. Surely this is nature at its pristine best. The forests are dense and mysterious. One can climb the boulder to see the footprints of Lord Ram.

Chitrakoot is well connected by roads to all the major cities and towns of Madhya Pradesh. For those traveling by air the nearest airport is Khajuraho from where you can take a bus. The nearest Railway station is Chitrakoot Dham Karvi where many important trains halt. Taxis are available from Karvi to reach the main town area of Chitrakoot which is at a distance of 10 km. One of the local means of transportation that is available is the most convenient to take buses or cycle rickshaws.

A stretch of the river which was supposedly to be Sita's favorite bathing spot. Janaki Kund is a beautiful stretch of the river Mandakini. The blue water of the river well compliments the crystal clear sky. Everything seems to be in absolute harmony with nature. There is not a chord which is out of place. You will surely be impressed by the tranquil surroundings of this place.

Legend has it that Ram and Sita spent several years of their exile in Chitrakoot. Janaki Kund was Sita's favorite bathing place for all those years. She had indeed chosen a very charmingly simple and serene area for bathing. Footprints of this legendary heroine are still visible.

It is an exquisitely beautiful straight stretch of the river Mandakini with a series of steps on the left bank leading to the water. A large number of people come to bathe here even now because they believe that these waters are specially blessed. You might even get to see the acrobatic skills of the monkeys who jump into the river from their trees. The temple of Ram Janaki Raghuveer is located here. You will also get to see the deity of Sankat Mochan Hanuman.

You have to reach Chitrakoot first either by land, rail or air. Khajuraho is the nearest airport. The nearest Railway station is Chitrakoot Dham Karvi. Taxis are available to reach the central town area from the railway station. Janaki Kund can be reached from Ramghat by boat. It is a distance of merely 2 km. You can also avail the buses and reach Janaki Kund by a road lined with trees from Ramghat.

A spring created by Lord Ram. There are several temples that are located here. It is believed that it was built by Lord Ram to pacify Hanuman when he returned after setting Lanka ablaze. Several temples commemorate this place which offers a breathtaking view of Chitrakoot.One of the prime attractions of Chitrakoot is the Hanuman Dhara. Even though the climb up hill is bound to be a bit tiring, the spectacular sight of the spring will certainly dissolve all your fatigue. This cascade is indeed very impressive.

The story goes that the spring was created by Lord Ram to give relief to his follower Hanuman when he returned after having set fire to Lanka.

The spring is reached after climbing a flight of 360 steps. Apart from the spring there are several temples which are located here. The deity of Panch Mukhi Hanuman Dhara is worshipped. This five headed idol is highly revered by the people. It is also believed that the kitchen of Sita is located on top of this hill. But what is best about this place is the great view that it offers of the historic town of Chitrakoot. You will be surprised by the fantastic view.

Chitrakoot is very well connected by road to the major towns and cities of Madhya Pradesh. The nearest railway station is Chitrakoot Dham Karvi. From here you can get taxis to reach the main area of Chitrakoot. For those traveling by air the nearest airport will be Khajuraho from where you can take a bus. Within the town the local means of transportation are buses, autos and jeeps and you can avail any of them to reach the Hanuman Dhara.

The spring is reached after climbing a flight of 360 steps. Apart from the spring there are several temples which are located here. The deity of Panch Mukhi Hanuman Dhara is worshipped. This five headed idol is highly revered by the people. It is also believed that the kitchen of Sita is located on top of this hill. But what is best about this place is the great view that it offers of the historic town of Chitrakoot. You will be surprised by the fantastic view.

The nearest airport at Khajuraho connects Chitrakoot with important cities like Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.

Chitrakoot Dham (11 kilometers) on the Jhansi- Manikpur line connects Chitrakoot with major important cities of India.

Bus services connect Chitrakoot with Jhansi, Mahoba, Chitrakoot Dham, Harpalpur, Satna and Chhatarpur.