MAU popularly known as MAUNATH BHANJAN , is a small town in UTTAR PRADESH very near, 90 km from the holy city VARANASI and 70 km from the historic city GORAKHPUR and AZAMGARH . It is also known as the powerhouse of textile weavers in Eastern UTTAR PRADESH ( INDIA ). Mau is a well-known and industrially advanced district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Mau history is much older. Mau is famous for its small textile industries , which are the major earning resources for the people. The remains of Mahabharta and Ramayana are found here. Although scientific research and exploration efforts in this direction have been made. It is situated on the bank of Ghaghar a also known as Saryu River . Tamsa River also flows through the heart of the city. It is said that the Maharaja Dasaratha Tretayug flourished in the reign of the saints on the spot. Maharishi Valmiki Ashram was a lacerated wound on the coast. The city lies on the banks of the River Tamsa. Tamsa Riv
