Rishiyan Ashram, Barha Kotra,
Uttar Pradesh
Rishiyan Ashram is a Hindu pilgrimage site located in Barha Kotra Village in Mau Tehsil in Chitrakoot District in Uttar Pradesh, India. This pilgrimage site consists of caves and ancient Hindu temples situated amidst forest in hilly terrain. This site is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.
Legends
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2025/01/rishiyan-ashram-barha-kotra-legends.html
The Caves & Temples
Rishiyan Ashram has two caves. Four Shiva Lingas seated on a single yonipitha can be seen in the first cave. The second cave has arrangements for rest. The place has remains of three 10th century CE temples. One of the temple is called as Bhar Deul. One of the temple is situated near the caves. A stream can be seen flowing near the caves. The stream forms a lake downhill which is situated on the way to the core area of Rishiyan Ashram. Sugaria Pathri is one of several hillocks situated around this place. Rock paintings made by the hunter gatherers can be seen in this hillock.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
16 Kms from Mau, 18 Kms from Bargarh Railway Station, 22 Kms from Shankargarh, 43
Kms from Prayagraj Airport, 65 Kms from Prayagraj and 73 Kms from Chitrakoot.
The temple is situated at about 16 Kms to the east of Mau on Chitrakoot to
Prayagraj route via Shankargarh.
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