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Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal (Ram Tirath)

Amritsar, Punjab · 31.6770°, 74.7549°

Sage ValmikiModernModern complex with sacred pond, circumambulatory bridge, library and museum

Sacred since

2016 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

rebuilt 2016 on an ancient site

Modern

History & significance

The Ram Tirath site west of Amritsar, rebuilt in 2016 as a large memorial complex around a gold-plated image of the sage Valmiki. It is the most important pilgrimage centre of the Valmiki community in Punjab.

Sthala katha — the legend

Valmiki's ashram here is said to have sheltered Sita after her exile from Ayodhya, and to be where her twin sons Lava and Kusha were born.

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Sources

Wikipedia

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Modern