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'''Janapav''' also known as '''Janapav Kuti''' is a mountain at altitude of 854m from sea level and the highest peak in the Vindhayanchal range. It is located on the [[Indore]]-[[Mumbai]] highway, near the village of Janapav Kuti in [[Mhow]] Tehsil, [[Indore]] district of Madhya Pradesh.<ref name="db">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084808/http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/JM-why-did-lord-parshuram-kill-his-mother-4259376-PHO.html?seq=1 Why did Lord Parshuram kill his mother?]</ref> It is 45 [[kilometers]] from Indore. The mountain is surrounded by dense forests. The place is quite popular among trekkers.<ref name="news18">[http://www.news18.com/news/madhya-pradesh/top-monsoon-getaways-544755.html 15 July 2014, Anjali Mangal, News18, Top monsoon getaways]</ref> The place is also known for being the birthplace of Lord [[Parshurama]] and for a fair that is held here every year on [[Kartik Purnima]] which is the first full moon after [[Diwali]].<ref name="mptourism" />

==Historical importance==
[[File:View from Janapav.JPG|thumb|A view from the top of Janapav]]
As per the legend, it is the birthplace of [[Parashurama|Parshurama]], the sixth [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]], and is considered sacred by the [[Hindu]] community. At the top of the hill is an ashram of Jamadagni, the father of Parashurama. His mother Renuka was a renowned medical practitioner and had then grown a variety of herbs on the hill and its surroundings. As per some reports, even today, many [[Ayurveda|Ayurvedic]] alternative medicine practitioners from across the country arrive at the hill in search of herbs.<ref name="test">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Janapao-all-set-for-Parashuram-Jayanti/articleshow/20022306.cms Janapao all set for Parashuram Jayanti]</ref>

As per the folklore, twelve rivers originate from the tank situated on this hill, including Chambal, Saraswati & Nakheri.<ref name="mptourism">{{Cite web |url=http://164.100.196.72/mptourism/pages/99/choral.html |title=Official website of Madhya Pradesh tourism |access-date=7 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041021/http://164.100.196.72/mptourism/pages/99/choral.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Development==
As many devotees visit the temple every year, a road was constructed from highway to the top of the mountain to facilitate easy transport.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/mp-cm-to-pay-obeisance-at-lord-parshuram-s-temple-115042000825_1.html MP CM to pay obeisance at Lord Parshuram's temple], 20 April 2015, Business Standard.</ref> In May 2008, the government of Madhya Pradesh announced to develop the site into an international pilgrimage centre. The development package was sanctioned for the construction of road, electrification, arrangement of drinking water, renovation of the pond, construction of a temple, ambulatory path, museum, and a research seat.<ref>[http://www.oneindia.com/2008/05/08/janapav-to-be-developed-into-international-pligrim-centre-1210264311.html Janapav to be developed into international pilgrim centre], 8 May 2008, One India.</ref><ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/news/madhya-pradesh/mp-cm-to-pay-obeisance-at-lord-parshurams-temple_1581987.html MP CM to pay obeisance at Lord Parshuram's temple], 20 April 2015, Zee News.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093511/http://daily.bhaskar.com/news-srh/MP-IND-state-govt-to-develop-janapav-as-tourist-place-4209235-NOR.html State govt to develop Janapav as tourist place], 16 March 2013, Dainik Bhaskar.</ref>

==Travel and accommodation==

The place is well connected and transport is available to visit Janapav from Indore and [[Mhow]]. Popular for its scenery, Janapav is also a popular trekking and cycling destination.{{fact|date=November 2023}} Good connectivity with [[Indore]] helps with tourism.{{fact|date=November 2023}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:New Temple in 2022 of Janapav Kuti.jpg|New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kuti
File:New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kutii.jpg |New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kuti
File:New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kutiiii.jpg|New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kuti
File:New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kutiiiii.jpg| New Temple of Parshuram in Janapav Kuti
File:Fauna at Janapav.JPG| This is the common sight while travelling to Janapav
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Indore district]]
[[Category:Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]]
[[Category:Mhow]]

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