MUKTESHWAR MAHADEV
Introduction
A Marble Shiva Lingam And A Copper Yoni Can Be Found In The Mukteshwar Temple, Which Is Perched Atop A Hill. The Lingam Is Surrounded By Statues Of The Numerous Hindu Deities Brahma, Vishnu, Hanuman, Parvati, And Ganesha. Mukteshwar Has A Lot To Offer In Terms Of Natural Beauty. Enjoy Quick Forays Into The Woods As The Sound Of Birds Tweeting And The Sun Kissing The Cliffs Greet You In The Morning.
History-
These Caves Date Back 5,500 Years, And The Pandavas Constructed A Temple There. This 350-Year-Old Shiva Temple Is Where The Town Of Mukteshwar Derives Its Name. The Lord Shiva Temple Is Reached After 100 Steps. Lord Shiva, Also Known As Mukteshwar, Is The One Who Delivers People From All Pain. His Name Means "The God Who Offers Salvation." At This Location, Lord Shiva Is Said To Have Killed A Demon And Given The Victim Mukti, Or Salvation.
Location-
Mukteshwar Is In The Kumaon Region, Near Ramgarh.
By Road-Mukteshwar Is Well Connected By Motorable Roads With Major Destinations. Buses And Taxis Are Easily Available.
By Train- Kathgodam Railway Station Is Nearest To Mukteshwar At A Distance Of 62km.
By Air- Pantnagar Airport is the nearest Airport located at 94kms.
Architecture:
(I) Statues Of Gods: The Vishwakarma Moharana Sculptors Have Embellished It With Beautiful Decorations. It Is Thought That The Temple Is A Masterpiece Of Kalinga And Nagara Architecture. They Are Encircled By The Statues Of Ganesha, Hanuman, Parvati, Hanuman, And Brahma. The Unique And Lovely Carvings In Red Sandstone At Mukteswar Temple Are Well Known.
(II) Sandstone Sculptures: Mukteswar Temple Is Renowned For Its Unique And Lovely Sculptures In Red Sandstone And Is Known As The "Gem Of Kalinga School Of Temple Architecture." While Visiting This Area To Kill A Tiger, World-Famous Hunter And Nature Enthusiast Jim Corbett Fell In Love With Its Abundance Of Wildlife.