About this temple
This river-confluence ashram is associated with Chandrama Rishi and contains an image of the sage. The Tamsa–Silni setting is central to its identity.
History
The district administration records Chandrama Rishi Ashram as an active pilgrimage place at the Tamsa–Silni confluence and reports tourism-development works there. The surviving buildings’ foundation date and original patron have not been established by the consulted account.
Legends & Religious Traditions
Atri–Soma tradition: Atri performs prolonged, unblinking penance, traditionally described as lasting 3,000 years. His body becomes filled with Soma’s radiance, illuminating the sky. The goddesses of the ten directions receive this brilliance but cannot retain it; it descends to earth and takes the form of Chandrama, whom the gods worship. This is a sacred origin narrative, not the ashram’s construction history.
Religious and Cultural Significance
Chandrama is honoured as Soma or Indu and belongs to the Navagraha tradition. The district account records pilgrims coming from other districts.
Architecture / Physical Features
The sage image and confluence setting are the identified physical features.
Sacred Geography and Natural Setting
The confluence of the Tamsa and Silni rivers defines the ashram’s sacred setting.
Festivals and Religious Significance
Ram Navami and Kartik Purnima fairs are documented.
Address and Location Details
Chandrama Rishi Ashram, Silni village, Tamsa–Silni river confluence, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Verification Notes and Uncertainties
Reviewed 29 October 2026. The supplied News18 article could not be retrieved, so its reported Somnath connection is not asserted as a verified site-specific claim. The India.gov.in page was also inaccessible. No current temple-issued visiting hours, foundation date or original patron was established. Updated 30 October 2026: a labelled AI interpretation of the Chandrama Rishi and river-confluence tradition has been added; it is not a surveyed view or photograph of the ashram. Reports about a proposed Maharishi Valmiki eco park do not establish completed facilities.