Lakshman Dhara Waterfall

Lakshman Dhara Waterfall is a natural seasonal waterfall located near Khodri village in Malkharoda Tehsil, Sakti District, Chhattisgarh. Situated in a forested rural landscape, it is known for its cascade over rocky terrain and its association with local Ramayana legends. The waterfall flows actively during and after the monsoon and is visited for sightseeing, photography and nature observation in a quiet, undeveloped setting.

Visitors can expect a small to medium seasonal waterfall flowing over rocky steps surrounded by forest and agricultural landscape near Khodri village. The site is natural and largely undeveloped with no major built structures. Access involves walking over uneven natural terrain to viewpoints near the fall. During monsoon and post-monsoon months water flow is strongest, while in dry summer months flow reduces significantly. The area is suitable for sightseeing, photography and short nature walks.

The waterfall is locally associated with the Ramayana and believed to be linked to Lakshmana during the period of exile. The name Lakshman Dhara reflects this folk belief and gives the site local religious and cultural importance, though no verified archaeological structures are documented at the fall itself.