One of the seven great sages, who hosted Rama, Sita and Lakshmana at the start of their exile.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Atri is one of the Saptarishis, the seven great sages. He is the husband of Anasuya, and appears in the Ramayana as the host of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana at his hermitage near Chitrakuta.
Atri received Rama with honour and asked his wife Anasuya to look after Sita. He advised them on the safest route through the Dandaka forest.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.