Mukteshwar Dham - मुक्तेश्वर धाम

You will reach the temple of Bhagwan Shiva, Mukteshwar Dham after climbing 100 steps by coming 1 kilometer by road from Mukteshwar. The whole temple surrounded by offered chunri's and lots of small bells to fulfill the wishes of devotees to devi, it makes the temple atmosphere even more devotional.

The most famous festival of the temple is Shivratri, on the day of Shivratri, a large number of devotees come here to have darshan. At the same time, the number of devotees who visit here on the monthly Shivterash is not reduced.

Bhagwan Shiva is enshrined in the temple in the form of Siddheshwar with white marble. Along with Mata Rani, Bhagwan Shri Ram-Janki-Laxman and Hanuman ji are also seated in the temple. A monolithic wand (Akhand Dhuna) is also ignited continuously in the temple. Brahmlin saint Pujya Shri Mukteshwar Maharaj's memorial site also situated here..

There is a small shop for the convenience of offerings as well as refreshments in the temple premises itself. A large number of langurs can be seen around the temple complex.

From inside the temple, the most famous tourist place of Mukteshwar, leads the way to Chauli Ka Jaali or Chauthi Ka Jaali. According to the legends, there was a war between the Devi and the demon (Rakshas). There is a mountain top with a round hole on the topmost rock. It is said that if a childless woman comes out of this hole, then she gets a child. But Bhakti-Bharat does not advise you to do it, instead you can ask the head of the temple, Mahant Babaji, another way of child happiness.

According to another Janashruti Pandavas came here and attained Mukti, hence it is known as Mukteshwar Dham.

In the event of clear weather, the Himalayan mountains Nalkanth, Nandadevi and Trishul etc. can be seen from the temple. On the way towards the temple, you will also see peaches, apricots and apple gardens.

Famous Nearby Tourist Places :
Close to the temple is the Indian Veterinary Research Institute where research is done on animals. This institute was established in 1893. Mukteshwar is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an elevation of 2290 meters in the Kumaon hills.