Odisha has several sites linked with the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
However, these sites are unknown; even the famous ones are not included in the heritage map, route/trail, or circuit.
Let us take the Ramayana Circuit, for example.
Significantly, the Indian Government is taking steps to include all the sites related to the Ramayana. This welcome initiative will link and connect many devotees while helping forge cultural connections.
The Railway Ministry has introduced the "Shri Ramayana Yatra- A Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train."
प्रभु श्रीराम से जुड़े सभी महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक स्थलों के दर्शन हेतु आज से भारतीय रेल चलाएगी रामायण सर्किट ट्रेन। जय श्री राम! pic.twitter.com/VWVE5Bms14
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) November 7, 2021
However, there is exclusion of some sites of Odisha like the Mahendragiri.
Great to find “Shri Ramayana Yatra- A Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train” @RailMinIndia.
— Anita Sabat - ଡ. ଅନୀତା ସାବତ (@anitaexplorer) June 21, 2022
But, there’s exclusion of Mahendragiri in the #RamayanCircuit.
Please include Odisha too.
Sites are linked with Ramayana #IncredibleIndia #dekhoapnadesh #VocalForLocal #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav https://t.co/pjlqxxTcGR pic.twitter.com/DIdf5Mbhsq
