About Kashi Bharat Milap
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Bharat Milap is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated on the next day of Vijayadashami. According to the description found in religious scriptures, on this day Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile and embraced His younger brother Bharat. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the festival of Bharat Milap. Bharat Milap is mentioned in the Uttara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. According to the description, Lord Hanuman conveyed the message of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya to Bharat. Thereafter, Lord Rama and Bharat reunited and embraced each other. However, according to another account regarding Bharat Milap, Bharat was not present at the when Lord Rama was leaving Ayodhya for his exile in the forest. Bharat was acquainted with the news of Lord Rama's exile only when he returned to Ayodhya. The news of Lord Rama's departure caused profound anguish to Bharat. Devastated by his mother Kaikeyi's decision, Bharat left to bring his brother Lord Rama back to Ayodhya from the forest. At that , Lord Rama was residing in Parnakuti in the woods of Chitrakoot. Bharat earnestly pleaded with his elder brother Rama to ascend the throne of Ayodhya, but to fulfill the promise of his father King Dasharath, Rama declined Bharat's entreaties. In the end, Bharat took Lord Rama's sandals (Charan Paduka) and returned to Ayodhya and placed Rama's sandals on the throne.
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Therefore, this union of Lord Rama and Bharat in Chitrakoot is also known as Bharat Milap. This Bharat Milap is also depicted in stage adaptations related to Rama's life. These stage adaptations related to Lord Rama are called Shri Rama Leela. In Varanasi, the festival of Bharat Milap is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy at localities called Rama Nagar Kila and Nati Imli. Here, the festival of Bharat Milap is also known as Lakkha Mela. According to beliefs, the festival of Bharat Milap was first celebrated in Varanasi in the year 1543. The festival was started by Medha Bhagat, a disciple of Goswami Tulsidas. Lord Rama appeared in the dream of his devotee Medha Bhagat which inspired him to celebrate the festival of Bharat Milap.
How to celebrate Kashi Bharat Milap 2026
Therefore, this day is celebrated as the festival of Bharat Milap. Bharat Milap is mentioned in the Uttara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. According to the description, Lord Hanuman conveyed the message of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya to Bharat. Thereafter, Lord Rama and Bharat reunited and embraced each other. However, according to another account regarding Bharat Milap, Bharat was not present at the when Lord Rama was leaving Ayodhya for his exile in the forest. Bharat was acquainted with the news of Lord Rama's exile only when he returned to Ayodhya. The news of Lord Rama's departure caused profound anguish to Bharat. Devastated by his mother Kaikeyi's decision, Bharat left to bring his brother Lord Rama back to Ayodhya from the forest. At that , Lord Rama was residing in Parnakuti in the woods of Chitrakoot. Bharat earnestly pleaded with his elder brother Rama to ascend the throne of Ayodhya, but to fulfill the promise of his father King Dasharath, Rama declined Bharat's entreaties. In the end, Bharat took Lord Rama's sandals (Charan Paduka) and returned to Ayodhya and placed Rama's sandals on the throne. Therefore, this union of Lord Rama and Bharat in Chitrakoot is also known as Bharat Milap. This Bharat Milap is also depicted in stage adaptations related to Rama's life. These stage adaptations related to Lord Rama are called Shri Rama Leela.
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Kashi Bharat Milap for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-10-21.
Bharat Milap is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated on the next day of Vijayadashami. According to the description found in religious scriptures, on this day Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile and embraced His younger brother Bharat.
