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Vasishtha / Basistha, the learned sage, is credited with writing the Hindu epic of Vasishtha Ramayana (behind the scenes Ramayana). The fact that this epic has survived millenniums, has been translated into several languages and is still recited daily in majority households speaks volumes about the abilities and knowledge of the author. The sage is believed to have created the Ashram and later died here. A grave dedicated to the Sage can be seen at the Ashram.
Three mountain tributaries Sandhya, Lalita and Kanta flow nearby the Ashram and the picturesque surroundings and the belief of longevity after a holy dip in the three streams have enhanced the popularity of this religious place.