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Durwasha Rishi Ashram

Category Religious

Devotees fulfill their wishes by visiting Durvasha Rishi Ashram. Fairs are organized here every year on various festivals in Shravan month, Kartik month, in which numbers of devotees come for their rituals. This Ashram is situated at the confluence of Tamsa and Manjusha River.
According to mythological books, in ancient times people used to bath here at the confluence of Tamasa-Manjusha on the day of Kartik Purnima to get salvation from hundred sins. About 2 to 3 lakh devotees from different states come here to take bath in the three-day fair held here on every Katik Purnima. It is said that Maharishi Durvasha came to this place from Chitrakoot at the age of 12 and completed his meditation. According to mythology, Maharishi Durvasha has been considered the best in Satyuga, Tretayuga and Dwapar Yuga.
Tourism development works have been done with a view to increase the number of tourists visiting Durvasa Rishi Ashram.