Dussehra 2025: Where is Ravana's palace and what does it look like now? Learn the secret of the golden Lanka this Dussehra
- bySudha Saxena
- 30 Sep, 2025
Dussehra 2025 Ravan Palace: By traveling to Sri Lanka, you can not only see these places related to Ramayana, but also enjoy the history, culture, and natural beauty.
Dussehra 2025 Ravan Palace: The Ramayana describes Ravana as the king of the golden Lanka, whose palace was made of gold. Everyone wonders where Ravana's original palace was located, and what it looks like today. According to legend, Ravana's Lanka was located in present-day Sri Lanka.
On Dussehra and Vijayadashami, when we burn Ravana, the grandeur of Ravana's golden Lanka and the mysterious stories of his palace captivate the mind. If you wish to see Ravana's palace, consider traveling to Sri Lanka. Find out where Ravana's palace is located in Sri Lanka and how to travel to Ravana's palace from India. By traveling to Sri Lanka, you can not only see these sites associated with the Ramayana, but also enjoy its history, culture, and natural beauty.
History of Ravana's Palace and Lanka

In the Puranas and the Ramayana, Lanka is called the "Golden City." Ravana's palace was adorned with gold and precious stones. According to legend, this palace was built on the Trikuta Mountains. Even today, many places in Lanka are associated with Ravana and the Ramayana.
Where to find Ravana's Lanka in Sri Lanka?

According to many beliefs, Ravana's fort was located on Trikuta Mountain. This place in Sri Lanka is famous as Sigiriya Rock Fort. It is an ancient and legendary fort, where many old artifacts and ancient civilization can be seen. It is said that Sigiriya used to be Ravana's Lanka. People believe that Ravana's palace was located on a rock located here. Sigiriya Rock has the remains of an ancient palace on the top of the cliff. It is surrounded by terraced gardens, ponds, canals, and fountains. It is said that near the palace there was a special airstrip for Ravana's Pushpak Viman.
Other places associated with Ravana

Nuwara Eliya, also known as Sita Eliya, is the site of Ashoka Vatika, where Sita was kept, and where Lord Hanuman visited her.
The Kelaniya Temple in Sri Lanka is also associated with the Ramayana story. It is believed that Vibhishana was crowned here.
The Ravana Falls and Ravana Caves in Ella are worth visiting. The Trincomalee Ravanaeswaram Temple is also associated with Ravana.
How to reach Sri Lanka from India?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka to see the evidence related to Ravana and Ram, then there are direct flights available from Chennai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Delhi to Colombo. Apart from air route, Sri Lanka can also be reached by sea route. One can travel to Sri Lanka from Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu via Mannar Island. However, Indian citizens need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka, for which ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) has to be obtained online. IRCTC from time to time brings such tour packages, in which you can visit places related to Indian faith located abroad.
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