Janapav

Janapav
जानापाव
Janapav Kuti

Janapav Kuti while climbing the mountain
Country India
State Madhya Pradesh
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Janapav also known as Janapav Kuti is a mountain and a famous tourist place located on Indore-Mumbai highway, near the village of Hasalpur, Madhya Pradesh.[1] It is 45 kilometers from Indore. The mountain is surrounded by dense forests and is considered second highest point of Malwa region. The place is quite popular among trekkers for its scenic beauty and adventurous routes.[2] The place is also famous for the fair that is held here every year on Kartik Purnima which is the first full moon after Diwali.[3]

Historical importance

The picture was captured from the top of Janapav

As per the legend, it is the birthplace of Lord Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is considered sacred by the Hindu community. At the top of the hill, there is an ashram of Jamadagni, the father of Parashurama. His mother Renuka was a renowned medical practitioner and had then grown a variety of herbs on the hill and its surroundings. As per some reports, even today, many Ayurvedic doctors from across the country arrive at the hill in search of herbs.[4]

As per the folklore, twelve rivers originate from the tank situated on this hill, including Chambal, Saraswati & Nakheri.[3]

Development

As many devotees visit the temple every year, a road was constructed from highway to the top of the mountain to facilitate easy transport.[5] In May 2008, the government of Madhya Pradesh announced to develop the site into an international pilgrimage centre. The development package was sanctioned for the construction of road, electrification, arrangement of drinking water, renovation of the pond, construction of a temple, ambulatory path, museum and a research seat.[6][7][8]

Travel and accommodation

This is the common sight while travelling to Janapav

The place is well connected and transport is available to visit Janapav from Indore and Mhow. Also, private lodges are available to stay.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Why did Lord Parshuram kill his mother?
  2. 1 2 July 15, 2014, Anjali Mangal, News18, Top monsoon getaways
  3. 1 2 Official website of Madhya Pradesh tourism
  4. ↑ Janapao all set for Parashuram Jayanti
  5. ↑ MP CM to pay obeisance at Lord Parshuram's temple, April 20, 2015, Business Standard.
  6. ↑ Janapav to be developed into international pilgrim centre, May 8, 2008, One India.
  7. ↑ MP CM to pay obeisance at Lord Parshuram's temple, April 20, 2015, Zee News.
  8. ↑ State govt to develop Janapav as tourist place, March 16, 2013, Dainik Bhaskar.
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