Charan Tirth

Charan Tirth is a revered Hindu religious site located on the banks of the Betwa River near Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for rock-cut footprints believed by devotees to be of Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. The site features a small shrine and natural riverside setting. It holds religious importance for pilgrims and is visited for prayer, sightseeing and its association with epic traditions linked to the Vidisha region.

Visitors can expect a small, open riverside religious site on the Betwa River with rock-cut footprints (charan) enshrined in stone, a modest shrine structure, and natural riverbank surroundings. The area is quiet and used for prayer and darshan. There are no large temple complexes, and the visit involves short walks on uneven natural ground near the water.

Charan Tirth is traditionally associated with the exile period of Lord Rama and later with Lord Krishna, with local belief that their footprints are imprinted on the rock. The Vidisha region itself has ancient historical importance dating to the Sunga and Gupta periods, and the site reflects long-standing pilgrimage traditions along the Betwa River.

The site is a Hindu pilgrimage place where devotees offer prayers at the sacred footprints. It is culturally significant for local religious practices, especially during festivals and pilgrimages, and is respected as a symbol of devotion linked to epic traditions.