Gaumukh Kund at one cliff-edge of the fort lies Gaumukh, a deep step-tank fed by water that continuously trickles from a rock-cut cow’s mouth (gau-mukh) spout. The tank is surrounded by stone steps and shrines; from its edge you look down sheer cliffs to green fields far below, while from the top, you see temples and towers rising behind. Pilgrims feed fish in the green water and offer prayers at nearby shrines to Shiva and other deities. Gaumukh is regarded as one of the 108 sacred Vishnu tirthas, adding religious depth to the fort’s military identity.
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The reservoir was part of Chittorgarh’s sophisticated water-harvesting system, which once included over 80 water bodies—tanks, wells and stepwells—ensuring resilience during long sieges. Legends say the spring at Gaumukh is fed by the sacred Ganga itself; historically, such perennial sources were crucial for both drinking water and ritual bathing. Gaumukh is also associated with the sage Rishi Bhrigu in some traditions. Over centuries, rulers maintained the kund, and it remains one of the few water bodies at the fort that holds water year-round, making it central to both tourism circuits and local ritual practice.
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