Vashistha Ashram Agnikund near Gaumukh Temple - Mount Abu - Rajasthan

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Vashistha Ashram Agnikund near Gaumukh Temple - Mount Abu - Rajasthan

Caution:
The Vashistha Ashram Agnikund is located around 5 kilometers from the Hanuman Temple situated in a wild valley that is reached by climbing down over 750 steps. The area is covered with very think forest cover and visiting the place after dark & rainy season is not recommended without proper information and local guidance, you should plan for a full day trip to Gaumukh Vashistha Ashram Agnikund if you want to enjoy the beauty and nature of this place.

It is believed that Saint Vashishth performed a yagna there that created the four major Rajput clans. There is also a tank that you should visit- the Agni Kund. The Agni Kund is believed to be the site of a sacrificial fire which Saint Vashishth used to perform the yagni from which the four clans were born.