Vishwamitra Ashram, Bisaul

Vishwamitra Ashram, Bisaul
विश्वामित्र आश्रम
Symbolic image - Disciples Lord Rama and Lord Lakshmana performing guru-seva by pressing Vishvamitra's feet and legs (bazaar art, mid-1900's)
Monastery information
Full nameShree Ram - Lakhan - Vishwamitra Bishram Ashram
Other namesSundar Sadan
EstablishedTreta Yuga
Dedicated toIndian philosophy, Gayatri Mantra
Celebration dateMithila Madhya Parikrama
People
Founder(s)Vishwamitra
House superiorPresent Mahant - Brajmohan Das
Important associated figuresLord Rama, Lord Lakshmana, Guru Vishwamitra
Site
LocationBisaul village, Harlakhi Block, Madhubani district
CountryIndia
Coordinates26°37′30.83632″N 85°59′46.90108″E / 26.6252323111°N 85.9963614111°E / 26.6252323111; 85.9963614111
Other informationRelated to Ancient Mithila University

Vishwamitra Ashram at Bisaul village of Madhubani district in the Mithila region of Bihar was the residence place related to the Vedic sage Vishwamitra in Ramayana. It is located near the capital city Janakpur of ancient Mithila Kingdom.