The history of Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh (Uttar Pradesh) is associated with the Vedic period. King Vikramaditya settled this city in the name of Lord Rama’s wife Sita. Puranas have been composed by sage Ved Vyas on this holy earth. At the same time, according to mythological beliefs, the five Dham Yatra is not complete until the Naimisharanya is seen. Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb is seen in this district coming in Awadh region. The first mention of Sitapur district comes under the name Chitiyapur in the settlement of King Todarmal.
Naimisharanya is the main place of Hindus
Naimisharanya located in Sitapur is a major pilgrimage place of Hindus. It is said about this pilgrimage site that Lord Vishnu gave him a cycle for Maharishi Shaunak for a long time -wide knowledge session. He said that the place where the circumference of this cycle falls down will be the holy pilgrimage place. The routine of the cycle fell on the banks of the Gomti River, due to which it came to be called Naimish. Later this place became Naimisharanya. There is a circumambulation of 84 Kos of this holy pilgrimage site. Every year from the Amavasya of Phagun to the full moon, devotees revolve in large numbers.
Lalita Devi Temple is also the main religious site of Sitapur
Lalita Devi Mandir is also a major religious place of Sitapur. Elephant idols are installed at the entrance of Lalita temple, which increases its beauty significantly. It is considered a very ancient temple. According to mythology, when Goddess Sati committed her self -immolation in the fire after Daksha’s yajna, Lord Shiva started to roy with her body on her shoulder. Due to this, the importance of this temple increases considerably.
This is also special in Sitapur
Viswan of Sitapur is also a major tourist destination. Viswan of Sitapur district was founded by a fakir Vishwanath 600 years ago. Mumtaz Hussain’s grave made in Paras style is quite famous. At the same time, the fort of King Mahmudabad also attracts tourists. The fort of Mahmudabad was founded in 1677 by King Mehboob Khan. The texture and architecture of this fort attracts tourists a lot. While the industry here is very famous. In Sitapur district, there is a work of cotton and woolen. Laharpur and Khairabad here are famous in the state for its production. The cotton and woolen carved here is famous not only in the country but also abroad.
