Mukteshwar Temple
Nainital region of Uttarakhand state of India.
The name of this temple comes from the main temples of Lord Shiva.
This temple is over 350 years old and it is entirely devoted to Lord Shiva. natural landscape around the temple is amazing.
Aside from Lord Shiva, temples of Lord Hanuman, Brahma, Nandi, Parvati and Vishnu are also fixed in this temple composite.
This temple is around 2,312 metres above sea level.
100 steps lead to the temple of Lord Shiva.
Mukteshwar means, the God who gives salvation, that is, Lord Shiva is the one who saves from all endure.
Choli ki jali is a place near the temple. It is also called ‘Chaithi Ki Jali’.
It is a mountain top with a round hole on the topmost rock.
said that if a childless woman comes out of this hole then she gets children.
The beautiful view of the valley can be seen from the top of the mountain.
This place is well known for the pleasing view of the rising sun and the great Himalayan range including Nandkot, Nanda Ghunti, Trishul and Nanda Devi
It can be seen in the majestic snow-capped mountains, while which are the second highest peak in India.
History Of Mukteshwar Temple
Mukteshwar Temple was constructed in the 10th Century, while this holy place is considered as a ‘Gem of Odisha’ for its magnificent architecture,
Graceful sculpture work and complex carvings.
The Mukteshwar Temple wholly constructed while out of red sandstone,’
This 35-feet temple is well known especially for its detail decorated arched-shaped gateway (locally known as Torana).
The complex and magnificent carvings on the arch is simply mesmerising and is a testimony to the skilled craftsmanship of that time.
According to the legends, this temple was constructed by King Yayati
I of the Somvanshi Dynasty – a dynasty that is credited to have built several majestic holy places in Bhubaneswar.
which is admiringly called as the Temple City of India.
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple
The Temple is believed to be one among the 18 main Shiva temples.
Hindu Admirer consider it as a vital place of veneration.
temple is considered to be the most prized area for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
Thousands of devotees come to this temple each year for blessings and darshan.
This temple is open throughout the year, while Mukteshwar Temple
but in winter the number of devotees reduces,
because in winters the temperature drops to ‘0’ degrees.
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