It was ashram of Bhardwaj rishi, who was not only an ascetic, but also a philosopher and scientise 10,000 disciples were on rolls in the ashram. It was visited by Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman while going to forest in exite for 14 years.at present temple of Bhardwajeshwar Mandeva and a temple of Rishi Bhardwaj and Kaliji.