Gonda's Jhaali Dham Ashram: A Mahabharata Era Confluence of Faith and History

• Jhaali Dham Ashram in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, is believed to be connected to the Mahabharata period.
• The Pandavas are thought to have spent time here during their incognito exile, making it a land of penance.
• Established by Shri Shri 108 Swami Rammilan Das Maharaj Ji, who performed 24 years of penance.
• Originally named 'Ek Chakra' and then 'Bel Chakra', it became 'Shant Manoram Tapovan Ashram Jhaali Dham'.
• Constructed between 1965-1970, the ashram celebrates Yagya, Guru, and Parikrama festivals with grand feasts.