Devayani Kund

Also known as the little Pushkar, Devayani Kund is one the several fresh water bodies surrounding the Sambhar Lake. The place finds mention in the epic Mahabharata as the site where Devayani, daughter of the guru of demons, Sukracharya married the King Yayati. A temple dedicated to Devayani stands by this tank.

Sharmistha, the friend of Devayani was the daughter of great Daitya King Vrishparva and was given as dowry to King Yayati when he married Devayani. King Yayati also married Sharmistha and one of their three sons, Puru of epic Mahabharata is claimed as the progenitors of Jat clan. Sharmistha Sarovar is another such water body dedicated to Sharmistha. ABR Greens Infrastructure’s township is at a driving distance from Devyani kund and Sharmistha sarovar.