Gaumukh Kund - Chittorgarh

One of the water bodies on the fort which used to keep the temperature lower…

Gaumukh Kund is a reservoir on the western side of the Chittorgarh Fort Gomukh means mouth of a cow. Water flows through a crack in the rock shaped like a cow's mouth onto a Shiva Linga & idol of Goddess Lakshmi. And it eventually falls into the reservoir. Flowing of water continues 365 days but the source of water is not known This reservoir was the main source of water during the numerous sieges. Just adjacent to Gaumukh kund there is a temple with a statue of Rani Padmini & an Akhand Jyoti is kept burning 365 days. There is also a tunnel that goes to subterranean chamber of Kumbha Palace which is closed now. According to the famous folk tale, Rani Padmini committed sati in the underground chamber.

Gowmuk kund is amazing place at chittorgarh fort the water coming from the cow's mouth falls on the lord shiva's shivling and then going to the the pond called gowmuk kund . Very exciting place of chittorgarh fort

The Gomukh Kund is a reservoir and well inside the fort complex of Chittorgarh. This is probably the most picturesque spots in the whole of the complex, if not the city. It’s also the spot that’s often used for tourism promotional photos for the city. The water is enclosed by a tall cliff on one side and what looks like a low wall on the Chittorgarh city side. There’s even a submerged temple under the water and I climbed down to the reservoir to take a look. The sanctum is submerged up to about a metre from the roof, but it doesn’t stop devotees worshipping. Interesting, but the picturesque photos are probably more important.

Chittorgarh Fort is renowned as the Water Fort. About forty percent of the fort is covered with water bodies in the form of ponds locally known as talabs, wells or, kunds and step wells or baories. Originally eighty four water bodies were built within the seven hundred hectares of the fort area. At present only twenty two water bodies sustain. Any reservoir on an average will take one up to two meters below surface. Together the water bodies present in the Fort of Chittorgarh can store up to four billion liters of water which is sufficient last for an entire year. It can quench the thirst for fifty thousand lives for a span of four years. The Gaumukh Reservoir, one of the eighty four water bodies of the fort is filled with water to this day. The nomenclature refers to the cow shaped mouth which serves water to the reservoir. The Gaumukh kund is admired by the visitors as the ‘Tirth Raj’ of Chittorgarh. It is believed that after touring various holy places in India, Hindus need to visit the Gaumukh Kund in Chittorgarh to complete their holy journey. Water incessantly flows from the cow shaped mouth into the kund or the reservoir. The kund is considered to be a natural spring. The origin of the water is possibly an aquifer. As per hydrogeology, at some places beneath the surface of the earth, layers of permeable rocks, sand and silt can have water reserve. This stored water creeping out into the surface of the earth results in formation of aquifers. A Shivling and an icon of Goddess Lakshmi adorn the base of the Gaumukh where the water falls. Numerous fishes dwell in this reservoir. Although feeding fishes is considered auspicious in Hinduism, however, fishes in the Gaumukh Reservoir are fed by most of the tourists irrespective of religious bent. During the three famous sieges when the enemy troops cut down the essential supplies to the Chittorgarh Fort, The Gaumukh Reservoir served water to the inhabitants for days together. The reservoir can be located near the Samadheswar Temple inside the Chittorgarh Fort. It is advised to be cautious of the steep staircases of the reservoir

Gaumukh kund is most attractive place in Chittorgarh fort... Hindu pilgrims comes to gaumukh kund to competing there tirth yatra & this kund most important kund for Hindu pilgrims ... There's a shivling at gaumukh kund with water fall that flows 24hour ...also In recent time gaumukh kund looks beautiful....

This place is located in Chittorgarh Fort Road Village Chittorgarh Rajasthan India.This point is very beautiful and amazing.This place is cow's mouth is called Gaumukh kund..Best place for swimming and natural beauty place for tourist attraction. Ancient Fort reservoir by Rainey season. Samadhishwara Trimurti Temple and Jain Temple situated here. Must visit with you and your family.

Gaumukh kund is most attractive place in chittorgarhGaumukh kund is most attractive place in chittorgarh best historical palce and adventures place. Beautiful view point and enjoy natural scene. Perfect example of ancient engineering completely seen chittorgarh for this place. Beautiful view nice and cold water this waterbody rani padmini used to bath.