Deep within Chittorgarh Fort, a poetic legend echoes: ‘Gomukh filled with fearless lord’s mound, after eons of penance, he claimed Chittor’s throne.’ This saying perfectly encapsulates the fortress’s spiritual treasures, none more enchanting than Gomukh Kund Mahadev.
Positioned at the eastern gateway, this sacred reservoir features a Shivling perpetually anointed by natural springs emerging in cow-mouth shapes. The water’s origin, cascading from unseen heights, baffles experts and devotees alike, with some revering it as Berach River’s birthplace.
Submerging to knee level, pilgrims encounter the submerged deity amid playful schools of small fish in impeccably pure waters. Tradition asserts this svayambhu lingam eradicates karmic burdens across lifetimes, channeling profound spiritual energy. The site’s peaceful aura dissolves negativity, ideal for contemplative souls seeking enlightenment.
Historical walls boast exquisite Rajput craftsmanship—delicate engravings of sacred cows and gods etched into stone. The pond’s subterranean design poses architectural riddles unsolved by time. Routine rituals prevail daily, yet Sawan and Maha Shivratri transform it into a vibrant epicenter of devotion.
Bhaktas immerse in melodious kirtans, reenacting Shiva-Parvati’s divine union amid surging crowds. This Maha Shivratri, Gomukh Kund beckons as a living miracle, where nature and divinity converge in harmonious reverence.