7 Places Where Gods Are Said to Have Been Born

Manika | Jul 11, 2025, 23:30 IST

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When I first visited Janakpur in Nepal, where Sita is said to have been born, I didn’t expect to feel anything. But standing inside that temple, watching women whisper their wishes into the marble, something shifted. Myth or not these places carry a pulse, a presence. They feel alive. And it’s not about blind faith; it’s about feeling connected to something much older, deeper, and steadier than your everyday stress. In this article, we trace 7 sacred places where gods and avatars are said to have been born and what they awaken inside you.

1. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – Birthplace of Lord Rama

Why It Matters:
Ayodhya isn’t just a city it’s the symbol of Maryada Purushottam, the ideal man. Rama was born here, and with him, the blueprint of dharma in action.
What You’ll Feel:
Whether you’re religious or not, stepping into Ram Janmabhoomi fills you with strange clarity. The chants, the energy, the air itself it makes you want to be better.
Don’t Miss:

Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
Hanuman Garhi
Kanak Bhawan

Why You Should Visit:
To witness how a city is slowly healing itself, and maybe, so can you.

2. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh – Birthplace of Lord KrishnaWhy It Matters:

This is where leela was born. Where mischief met divinity. Where a prison became the cradle of hope.
What You’ll Feel:
It’s chaotic. Crowded. Overwhelming. But just like Krishna, Mathura hides serenity within the storm. You’ll smile more. Dance more. Even cry without knowing why.
Don’t Miss:

Krishna Janmabhoomi Complex
Dwarkadhish Temple
Vishram Ghat

Why You Should Visit:
Because Krishna didn’t preach from ivory towers. He lived among us. You’ll feel that here.

3. Janakpur, Nepal – Birthplace of Goddess Sit

Why It Matters:
Sita, the queen of endurance, was born here. In a palace surrounded by stories of strength, sacrifice, and stillness.
What You’ll Feel:
A quiet reverence. Janakpur doesn’t shout. It whispers. And in that silence, you’ll hear your own questions more clearly.
Don’t Miss:

Janaki Mandir
Vivaha Mandap
Ram-Sita marriage reenactment (if you go in wedding season!)

Why You Should Visit:
To learn what grace under fire truly looks like.

4. Tirupati (Tirumala), Andhra Pradesh – Believed Birthplace of Balaji (Venkateshwara)

Why It Matters:
Balaji is the god of giving. Of kaamna purti—fulfilling your desires when they come from a pure heart.
What You’ll Feel:
After the climb or drive up the hills, you’ll feel lighter. Not just because of altitude. But because you left something behind ego, anxiety, maybe an old grudge.
Don’t Miss:

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Akasa Ganga
Silathoranam (natural rock arch)

Why You Should Visit:
Because some wishes can’t be spoken aloud. But they’re heard here.

5. Puri, Odisha – Believed to Be the Earthly Abode of Lord Jagannath

Why It Matters:
Jagannath isn’t just Krishna. He’s Krishna evolved—with no fixed form, race, or limit. And Puri? It’s his eternal festival.
What You’ll Feel:
A strange mix of power and surrender. The temple complex feels ancient, like it’s watching you.
Don’t Miss:

Jagannath Temple
Gundicha Temple
The Rath Yatra if you’re lucky

Why You Should Visit:
To feel devotion so alive, it moves entire chariots.

6. Dwarka, Gujarat – Birthplace of Krishna’s Kingdom

Why It Matters:
While Krishna was born in Mathura, Dwarka was the city he built. The kingdom of dharma, diplomacy, and detachment.
What You’ll Feel:
Peace. Simplicity. And if you stare at the sea long enough—you’ll feel the presence of a king who never ruled with an iron fist, but with clarity.
Don’t Miss:

Dwarkadhish Temple
Rukmini Devi Temple
Bet Dwarka (boat ride is soul-soothing)

Why You Should Visit:
To learn how to lead—with love and logic.

7. Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu – Believed Birthplace of Lord Varadaraja (Form of Vishnu)

Varadaraja Perumal temple

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Why It Matters:
Kanchipuram isn’t just about silk sarees. It’s one of the Sapta Puri—the seven sacred cities—and Varadaraja Perumal is worshipped as the benevolent, ever-giving Vishnu.
What You’ll Feel:
The precision of Tamil architecture, and the softness of a divine presence that asks nothing in return.
Don’t Miss:

Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple (dedicated to Shiva)
Kailasanathar Temple

Why You Should Visit:
To feel time slow down. And hear yourself again.

What These Places Really Offer You (Beyond Religion)

We live in an age of noise notifications, FOMO, deadlines. But these places aren’t just about gods being born. They’re about the rebirth of something in you:

Your wonder
Your stillness
Your sense of belonging

You may enter them as a tourist.
But you’ll leave as someone who remembers who they are.

Bonus Additions for the Curious Soul

Lumbini (Nepal) - Birthplace of Buddha
Chidambaram (TN) - Where Shiva is said to have performed the Cosmic Dance
Ujjain (MP) - City of Mahakaal (timelessness)
Kashi (UP) - The place of Moksha

So, Why Are People Still Going to These Places?

Because no matter how modern we get, something ancient still aches inside us.
And these sacred birthplaces?
They don’t just tell stories.
They stir memory.

Not of past lives but of your truest one.

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