Tulsi Smarak

Tulsi Smarak is a memorial dedicated to Goswami Tulsidas, the 16th-century poet-saint and author of the Ramcharitmanas, located in his birthplace Rajapur in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. The complex preserves his birth hut, manuscripts, and a statue, and serves as a cultural and literary landmark commemorating his contribution to Hindi and Awadhi literature and devotion to Lord Rama.

Visitors can expect a modest memorial complex in Rajapur dedicated to Tulsidas, set near the Yamuna River. The site includes a statue of the poet, a preserved hut believed to be his birthplace (Tulsi Janm Kutir), display of manuscripts and artefacts related to Ramcharitmanas, and informational panels. The surroundings are quiet and town-based, with open courtyards and simple structures for sightseeing, photography from outside, and learning about the poet's life and works.

Tulsi Smarak commemorates Goswami Tulsidas (c. 1532-1623), the poet-saint born in Rajapur who composed the Ramcharitmanas, an Awadhi retelling of the Ramayana. The memorial preserves the site traditionally identified as his birthplace and displays artefacts and manuscripts associated with his life and literary work, reflecting his enduring influence on Hindi literature and devotional traditions.

The memorial is a significant cultural and religious landmark for devotees of Lord Rama and for Hindi literature. It honors Tulsidas's contribution to devotional literature and is visited by pilgrims, scholars and tourists interested in the Ramcharitmanas and the Bhakti movement. Annual observances related to Tulsidas Jayanti are held here.