Yamdagni Ashram

Yamdagni Ashram is a beautiful and pleasant temple located in Dharmapur of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is known as the meditation place of Maharishi Yamdagni. It is a divine place situated on the bank of river Gomti which is also called Adi Ganga.

Yamdagni Rishi is one of those sages who are called Taramandal. Sage Yamdagni is from Bhrigu lineage and he is one of the “Saptarishi also. The great and well-known sage Parshurams life is closely associated with this place. This place has a very positive vibe. Renuka Mata or Akhanda Devi temple is closely located to the Yamdagni Ashram.

Attraction

The main attraction of Yamdagni Ashram is its peaceful atmosphere. Besides, the wonderful architecture of the ashram’s building is also attractive.

The calm weather of this place is helpful for soothing anyone’s mind and soul as well which is very important in our busy life. Many famous saints made their meditation here as the atmosphere of the ashram is perfect for meditating. This place is the end of the search for mental peace and spirituality.

On the 3rd day of Diwali, a vast fair is arranged in the temple.

History

Yamdagni Ashram of Jaunpur was built following the old and traditional style of constructing buildings. This Ashram follows the traditional cultures of working.

Renuka Mata or Akhanda Devi temple near Yamdagni Ashram possesses a history. That is, Renuka was the mother of Parshuram. She got her name Akhanda Devi by an incident. As the story goes, Parshuram was ordered by his father to cut his mother’s throat. He followed his father’s order without any question. His father became pleased with him and asked him for his wishes. Then he wished for his mother’s life. That’s how he obeyed his father and also loved his mother.

Inside/Outside Views

The building of Yamdagni Ashram is really picturesque. It is a white color, elegant-looking building.

When you enter the temple premises, first notice a banyan tree and an ancient Shivalinga under the tree with the ancient idols of Nandi Maharaj, Ganesha, Natraj, Devi Durga, and some other gods. Also a proper Shiva temple is set in the temple with a Shivling inside. Yamdagni Ashram - Historical Temple in Jaunpur Uttar Pradesh

Sages who came here to meditate take their last breath here after succeeding. Their graves are also inside the temple premises.

Over the course of time, many things have disappeared. But the administration and locals are continuously trying to improve this divine place.

The Temple premises are very neat and clean.

Opening Hours

Monday 24 Hours

Tuesday 24 Hours

Wednesday 24 Hours

Thursday 24 Hours

Friday 24 Hours

Saturday 24 Hours

Sunday 24 Hours

How to Reach

By Air: Lal Bahadur Shastri Babatpur is Varanasi which is the nearest airport to Jaunpur. It is 38 kilometers from Jaunpur city. By reaching the airport in Varanasi, you can go by train or bus to reach Jaunpur.

By Train: By taking the train you can go to Jaunpur.

3283/3284 Ganga Yamuna Exp (Delhi – Varanasi / Danapur)
4649/4650 Saryu Yamuna Exp (Delhi – Varanasi)
2427/2428 Varanasi Lucknow Varuna Exp
3483/3484 Farakka Exp.
2401/2402 Shramjeevi Express.

By Road: Jaunpur is accessible by road. It is 58 kilometers from Varanasi, 110 kilometers from Allahabad, 142 kilometers from Ayodhoya, 228 kilometers from Lucknow and 166 kilometers from Gorakhpur.

From Varanasi, you can reach Jaunpur by bus or by train in 2 hours.

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