1970 Sitaram Pustakalay Pictorial Map of Chitrakoot, India

Chitrakoot-sitaram-1970
$500.00
पुण्यभूमि चित्रकूट का नकशा असली, सम्पूर्ण रामचरित चित्रावली सहित. / Map of the Holy Land of Chitrakoot Along with the real complete pictorial story of Rama's Life. - Main View
पुण्यभूमि चित्रकूट का नकशा असली, सम्पूर्ण रामचरित चित्रावली सहित. / Map of the Holy Land of Chitrakoot Along with the real complete pictorial story of Rama's Life. - Main View
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1970 Sitaram Pustakalay Pictorial Map of Chitrakoot, India

Chitrakoot-sitaram-1970

A pilgrimage center in Madhya Pradesh.
$500.00

Title

पुण्यभूमि चित्रकूट का नकशा असली, सम्पूर्ण रामचरित चित्रावली सहित. / Map of the Holy Land of Chitrakoot Along with the real complete pictorial story of Rama's Life.
  1970 (undated)     19.75 x 13.75 in (50.165 x 34.925 cm)

Description

This is a c. 1970 Hindu pictorial map of Chitrakoot, a pilgrimage center in north central India. Chitrakoot is connected with the epic Ramayana and is an important location in the life of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. It is also admired for its picturesque landscapes, dramatic waterfalls, and serene natural beauty.
A Closer Look
Landmarks are illustrated throughout, along with markets, a taxi stand, and a castle. Three train stations appear just below the title. The pictorial border recounts the story of Rama; part of the Ramayana and its commentaries appear below the bottom border.
Publication History and Census
This map was published c. 1970 by Sitaram Pustakalay, a family run business in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh that sells religious books and has been operating in Mathura for over 150 years. It was printed by Mudrak Govardhan Press. This is the only known cataloged example.

Condition

Good. Even overall toning. Some soiling. Margin trimmed to border in upper right corner. Slight loss to margins.