Mukteshwar Temple

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Sight Address : ShapurKandi Dam Road, On The Banks Of River Ravi, Pathankot. Edit

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Mukteshwar temple is one of the most sacred places around Pathankot Punjab. These caves are on the way to Shahpur Kandi and This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on the bank of the River Ravi, about 20–22 km from Pathankot City in Shaupur Kandi. The temple is also known as the Mukesran Mandir A mela, called the Mukesran Da Mela, is held every year, in the month of April, to mark Baisakhi. Lots of pilgrim from all over the Punjab and nearby state Himachal and Jammu and kashmir comes here for puja every year (worship) mainly on that mela and on Shiv Ratri.

Mukteshwar Temple In Pathankot

HistoryEdit

These caves which date to the time of the Mahabharata according to a legend, the Pandavas stayed in those caves for a while during their “Agayatwas” (exile) and is believed to have served as the house of the Pandavas, during their exile. Situated at the hilltop, Mukteshwar temple has a white marble Shivling, with a copper Yoni. The Shivling is surrounded by the idols of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Paravati, Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha. There is every year big festival on day shivratri and after one month of shivratri there is three day festival chodiya amavasya and also navratri and Beshaki festival.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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BUS : The main bus stand is the Maharana Pratap Terminus and this bus stand is well connected by buses from Jammu State Transport Corporation, Punjab State Transport Corporation, Haryana Roadways and the Himachal Transport Corporation. One can reach the city from Chandigarh by bus in six hours. Buses are the cheapest option and prices vary according to the service provider.

Train : Pathankot is a major railhead in the state and it has excellent connectivity to many places in the country. Pathankot has two stations and the main station is connected to Delhi (Dhauladhar Exp), Amritsar (Jat Bti Exp), Jammu (Tata Jat Exp) and others. Tickets from Delhi to Pathankot cost Rs 200 and this is the easiest option to reach the place. However this is an important transit point and most trains are always overbooked. Auto rickshaws are available from the station to the city center.

Air : Pathankot has a military airport that has a few scheduled commercial flights. One can reach Pathankot by air from places such as Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu. However the frequency of the flights might not be good. Auto rickshaws and taxis can be hired from the airport to reach the city itself.

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Things to CarryEdit

Book a cab from Pathankot for any destination in himachal. Or if you want to have some kind of adventures then you can hire bikes from Pathankot and go to nature’s lap by enjoying the Himalayas.
There are lot of tour and travels near the bus stand and railway station area.

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Pathankot is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.