Bharat Milap Temple

Bharat Milap Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Kamadgiri Parikrama path in Chitrakoot, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, near the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border. It marks the sacred spot where Bharat met Lord Rama during his exile to persuade him to return to Ayodhya. The temple enshrines footprints believed to be of Rama and Bharat's meeting and is an important stop for pilgrims performing Kamadgiri circumambulation.

Visitors can expect a small, revered shrine located along the Kamadgiri circumambulation path surrounded by forested hill terrain. The temple houses stone footprints symbolizing the meeting of Rama and Bharat, with idols of Rama, Bharat, Lakshmana and Shatrughna. The setting is simple and devotional, with pilgrims performing parikrama, offering prayers, and observing rituals. Shops selling offerings and religious items line the approach path.

Associated with the Ramayana episode where Bharat, accompanied by sages and citizens of Ayodhya, came to Chitrakoot during Rama's 14-year exile to request him to return to Ayodhya and accept the throne. The temple commemorates this reunion and preserves footprints symbolizing the meeting place.

Highly revered by Hindus as a symbol of brotherly devotion, duty and sacrifice. It is an integral part of the Kamadgiri Parikrama pilgrimage and holds special importance during festivals such as Ram Navami, Diwali and on Amavasya when large numbers of pilgrims visit.