Shringi Rishi Ashram

Shringi Rishi Ashram is a revered hermitage located at Sihawa in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, near the origin of the Mahanadi River. Traditionally associated with Sage Shringi of Ramayana fame, the ashram is situated amidst forested hills of the Sihawa range. It is notable as a Hindu pilgrimage centre, a site of religious heritage, and for its tranquil natural surroundings that attract devotees and tourists.

Visitors can expect a simple ashram complex set in a forested hill landscape near Sihawa town. The site includes shrine structures dedicated to Sage Shringi, open courtyards and surrounding woodland. The environment is quiet and natural, with hill slopes, forest trails and views of the Sihawa hills. Visitors can explore the ashram premises, offer prayers, walk in the nearby forest area and visit the close-by Mahanadi Udgam (origin) point.

The ashram is traditionally linked to Sage Shringi (Rishyashringa), who is described in Ramayana tradition as the sage who performed the Putreshti Yagna for King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. Sihawa is regarded as his place of penance and residence, giving the site historical-religious importance in local tradition.

The ashram is a significant Hindu religious site where devotees pay homage to Sage Shringi. It is part of the cultural landscape of Sihawa, which is also revered as the birthplace of the Mahanadi River, and is visited during pilgrimages and local religious observances.