Sita Kunda is one of the holiest sites of Ayodhya. It is located in the Kami Ganj region of Ayodhya near to the sacred Sarayu river. Just like Lord Ramachandra would take daily bath at Svarga Dwar, Mother Sita would take daily bath in Sita Kunda.
In the Ayodhya Mahatmya section of the Skanda Purana, Sage Agastya mentions that it is located to the west of the Tilodaki-Sarayu sangam or confluence which is even true to this day. He also says that Sita Kunda was created by Sita Devi Herself.
The kunda is known to fulfil all the desires of a devotee. The pristine waters of the Sita Kunda attract the attention of all living beings, not just human beings! The most important aspect is that this holy place is not frequented by devotees at all making a perfect spot in diving into spirituality.
The glories of Sita Kunda
Sita Devi creating a kunda by her name is itself very glorious and beneficial for all devotees. Blessed indeed are those devotees who worship and bathe in the Sita Kunda. The Ayodhya Mahatmya of the Skanda Purana lists out the glories of Sita Kunda.
Lord Rama blesses Sita Kunda
The glories of Sita Kunda as per the boons granted here by Lord Rama in a conversation with Sita Devi are as follows:
“O Sita! On this earth, the glories of your Sita Kunda are very uncommon! O Auspicious Lady! For your happiness, listen to me as I speak to you. O Beautiful Lady! Performing a holy bath, charity, japa and homa at Sita Kunda gives unlimited results.
O Devi! Human beings get freedom from all bondage by taking a holy bath here; taking a bath here on the Agrahayan Krishna Chaturdashi gives a lot of results.”
Ever since the time Lord Rama gave the boon, the Sita Kunda has been famous on earth and astonished human beings. If devotees take a holy bath here in the prescribed way, they will definitely obtain the mercy of Lord Rama.
If devotees perform holy bath, charity, penances and specially worship Lord Rama and Sita Devi lavishly with items like incense, garlands, scents, lamps in the right way, they are assured of liberation.
Taking a holy bath in the Sita Kunda during the month of Agrahayana ensures freedom from rebirth. Apart from the Agrahayana month, devotees attain Vaikuntha even if they take a holy bath here during the other months.
How to Reach Sita Kunda
If you desire to visit Sita Kunda, you should ideally hop on the Ayodhya-Kashi Yatra conducted by Tirtha Yatra. Simply zero worries!
This is located in Ayodhya dham, you will have to reach Ayodhya in order to visit and worship Sita Kunda. The following modes of transportation are recommended to reach Ayodhya:
By Road: Ayodhya is well connected to cities in Uttar Pradesh and nearby states by road. Uttar Pradesh state buses are available from major cities in the state 24 hours.
You can even hire private taxis from these cities or from a nearby town where you may be present. Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Varanasi are the nearest cities within a distance of 200 kms.
By Rail: Ayodhya city is served by two railway stations. They are Ayodhya Junction and Ayodhya Cantt. Trains connecting major cities and towns of India stop over here.
By Air: The nearest airports are in Gorakhpur 139 kms away and Lucknow 151 kms away. You can fly in here and use the rail or road route to reach Ayodhya.
A government airstrip in Ayodhya is being upgraded to create a new airport though this may take time.
Sita Kunda is the labour of transcendental love
The very name Sita Kunda is indicative that this kunda is very dear to Sita Devi. Created by Sita Devi and blessed by Her eternal consort Sri Rama, this kunda is the divine couple’s transcendental love manifested in the form of pristine waters with lots of blessings for devotees.
If a simple bath with devotion here can award you with the love of Sita-Rama, what more could you ask for? Every other benediction like liberation, etc are waiting to serve devotees with folded hands.
Every devotee must visit this sacred Kunda at least once in their lifetime! Sincere devotion is the only price you need to pay beginning with the very first step you take.
Rest assured, your journey will be successful if the divine couple are pleased. Jaya Sita-Rama!
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