Patalkot, MP - Way to Patal Lok
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Our Sanatan Dharma talks about Patal Lok or the underworld. It is believed that Patal Lok is the home of the demons and nagas (serpents). Given that a place like Patalkot also exists in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh.

Ancient legends:
The dense green hills in the Tamia region of Chhindwara are inhabited by more than 2,000 tribes. Patalkot is populated by the Bharia and the Gond tribes for many centuries. Until recently, these tribes were cut off from civilized world.

The Bharias hold the belief that it was at Patalkot that Ramayana’s Mata Sita disappeared into the earth, thus forming a deep cavity.

There is also a belief that after worshipping Lord Shiva, Prince Meghnad son of Ravana had gone to Patal-lok through this place only.

Another legend has it that Prabhu Hanuman, entered the underworld through this region in order to save Lord Rama and Lakshmana to salvage them from the shackles of demon Ahiravana.

Patalkot’s dark underbelly:

Patalkot is blessed with dense foliage and is home to medicinal herbs, plants, animals and birds of various species. The top of the valley is as high as 1,200-1,500 ft, and a bird’s eye view makes the landscape appear in the shape of a horseshoe.