Question

In ancient India, the ashram of Jamdagni Rishi was in Zamania, which was located in _____ district of present day's Uttar Pradesh.
1. Lucknow
2. Ghazipur
3. Varanasi
4. Sitapur

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Ghazipur

The correct answer is Ghazipur.

• The town of Zamania is located in Ghazipur district of the present state of Uttar Pradesh.
• This place is a holy place for the people who are Hindus as the ashram of Jamdagni Rishi is believed to be established there in ancient times.

• Rishi Jamdagni was the father of Lord Parshuram who was one among the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
• As per the considerations of Hindu legends, Rishi Jamdagni is one among the Saptarishis(Seven Great Sages Rishi).

 

• The city of Zamania is located on the banks of holy river Ganga.
• The Jamdagni Ashram located in the city of Zamania is also famous for the Kamdhenu Cow associated with Hindu mythology.