Shri Ram Tirath Temple, also known as Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, is a revered ancient pilgrimage site located about 11 to 12 kilometers west of Amritsar city on Ram Tirath Road. This sacred temple is believed to be the ashram of Maharishi Valmiki, the great sage who authored the Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, this is the place where Mata Sita took refuge after being abandoned by Lord Ram. It is here that she gave birth to her twin sons, Luv and Kush, and raised them under the guidance of Valmiki Rishi. The temple complex includes reconstructed huts resembling Valmiki’s ashram and Sita’s cottage, and a sacred well, where Sita is believed to have bathed. A large sarovar (holy pond) at the site is said to have been dug by Lord Hanuman, and pilgrims often take ceremonial dips in its waters, especially on full moon nights, as an act of spiritual cleansing.

A grand gold-plated statue of Bhagwan Valmiki, standing 8 feet tall and weighing around 800 kilograms, has been installed at the temple, becoming a central spiritual symbol for followers. The temple has been beautifully renovated in recent years, with features such as grand entrance gates, a parikrama path (circumambulatory bridge), a spacious devotee hall that can hold up to 5,000 people, a Sanskrit library, a cultural museum, and modern facilities for pilgrims. The temple is especially crowded during the Ram Tirath Fair, held every year around Kartik Purnima (the full moon following Diwali). This 4–5 day event draws over a lakh devotees who participate in rituals, lamp-floating ceremonies, kirtans, charity, and cultural events. Shri Ram Tirath Temple is not only a place of deep spiritual importance but also a living celebration of Valmiki’s legacy, Sita’s motherhood, and the origins of Luv and Kush, making it one of the most sacred and culturally rich temples in Punjab.