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Amazing Stories Behind the Six Famous Water Bodies of Mount Abu
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News18•18-10-2026, 15:47
Amazing Stories Behind the Six Famous Water Bodies of Mount Abu
- •Nakki Lake is a famous man-made tourist attraction in Mount Abu, with folklore saying it was dug by Rasia Balam using only his fingernails in a single night.
- •Savan Bhado Kund in Achalgarh is believed to have formed from the tears of Meera Bai and is split into two parts named after the monsoon months.
- •Mandakini Kund features ancient stone statues of three demons who once troubled sages, turned to stone by the local king's arrows.
- •Sant Sarovar in Delwara combines natural beauty with religious significance, featuring a Lord Shiva statue and proximity to the Somnath Mahadev Temple.
- •Gaumukh Kund is famous for its marble cow-mouth water stream and association with Sage Vashishtha's Yagna, which birthed the Agnivansh.
- •Travers Tank was built in 1897 by Maharao Kesri Singhji Bahadur in honor of Colonel G.H. Travers and is now a haven for bird watchers and wildlife.
Key Questions Answered
According to local folklore, Nakki Lake was dug in a single night by Rasia Balam using only his fingernails so he could marry his beloved maiden, though their romance ultimately remained unfulfilled.
The Savan Bhado Kund is believed to have originated from the tears of Meera Bai while she was meditating on the hill.
Travers Tank is a man-made pond built in 1897 by Maharao Kesri Singhji Bahadur of Sirohi to honor his friend, Colonel G.H. Travers.
