Amid Ayodhya Ram Mandir fete, here are 7 grand Ram Temples across India to visit

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Itihasa is not bound to one narrative, so is the Ram Mandir, which is not bound to Ayodhya and the hoopla around it. According to experts as many as three hundred versions of the the Indian epic poem, the Ramayana, are known to exist. Even as the some Indians gear up to celebrate the ‘Pran Prathistha’ ceremony in Ram Mandir on 22 January, here are a list of seven grand Ram temples across the country one could visit.

[Note: The seven lesser known Ram temples in India were shared with Hindustan Times by Giresh Kulkarni, Founder of Temple Connect and International Temples Convention and Expo (ITCX)] Kodandarama Temple is situated in Vontimitta town, Vontimitta Mandalam, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. Built by Vontudu and Mittudu, former robbers turned devotees of Ram from the Nishada Vamsha, the temple stands as a testament to their devotion. Located in Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu, the Eri-Katha Raamar Temple is believed to be built in the place that Ram after defeating Ravan, along with Sita and Lakshman, halted in on their journey back to Ayodhya on the Pushpaka Vimaanam.

Situated in Amritsar, Punjab, the Ram Tirath Temple is associated with the birth of Luv and Kush, sons Sita. The temple is renowned for its ancient well, believed to have healing powers. It is also where Sage Valmiki provided shelter to Sita after the victory in Lanka.

The Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple in Triprayar, Thrissur district, Kerala, houses an idol worshipped by Krishna. This temple is the first among the Nalambalams, four temples dedicated to the sons of King Dasharatha. Situated in Hiremagalur near Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, the Kodandaramaswami Temple is associated with a unique event from the Skanda Purana.