On top of the densely forested hill of Janapav is a temple and an ashram ! According to the local legend, this used to be the ashram of Jamadagni, the father of Lord Parshuraam, and this is also the birthplace of Lord Parshuraam !

A mela, or a religious fair, is held at village Kuti every year on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima – the first full moon after Deepaawali, and people from villages far and near come to pray and pay their obeisance !

The River Gambhir which eventually joins the Kshipraa – the river on whose banks the ancient, holy city of Ujjain is built – also begins at the hill of Janapav ! From here, it flows North towards Mhow ! The River Chambal is also said to originate from here, flowing up into the Northern parts of Madhya Pradesh (MP), near Gwalior ! At the place of the natural, sacred tank from where these rivers are said to originate, a reservoir/bath was constructed, some 200 years ago !

During and after the monsoon, the entire hilly area looks very beautiful and a great respite from the manmade jungles is this natural jungle ! As far as your eyes can wander, only lush Greens are visible ! It is a sight to behold when you stand at the edge of the hill, looking towards Indore, Mhow, etc., when you also see many small lakes & ponds !

This place is popular for picnics, ‘Daal-Baaflaa’ parties, and trekking ! MP Tourism has developed this tourist site by constructing a fully motorable wide road, right to the top, cutting away parts of the hill ! It has also built a day-hire
lodging & boarding site with large halls, rooms, and bathrooms !

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