Muktinath Temple - Hindu Sacred Place

May 5, 2024   |   By Amrit Chhetri   |   3120 Views

Nestled in the majestic Himalayas of Nepal, Muktinath Temple stands as a revered sanctuary, drawing Hindu pilgrims and travelers alike to its sacred grounds. Managed by Himalayan Asia Treks and Expedition P Ltd, this spiritual haven exudes an aura of tranquility and reverence, its ancient stone structures and serene surroundings offering a retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Believed to be a place of salvation and enlightenment, Muktinath Temple holds a special significance in Hindu mythology, with devotees undertaking arduous journeys to bathe in its holy waters and seek blessings from the divine. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and picturesque landscapes, the temple's allure extends beyond its religious significance, captivating visitors with its natural beauty and spiritual ambiance, making it a cherished destination for seekers of both inner peace and adventure.

 

Muktinath Temple - Hindu Sacred Place

Muktinath is a Vishnu temple holy to the two Hindus and Buddhists. Muktinath Temple is located in Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorong La (Annapurna Circuit Trek) and Jomsom Muktinath Trek mountain pass in Mustang, Nepal. It is one of the world's holiest temples (altitude 3,800 m). Inside Hinduism, it is known as Mukti Kshetra, which from a genuine perspective suggests the ' place of liberation' (moksha) and is one of the holiest places among the Char Dham in Nepal.

This temple is seen as 106th among the open 108 Divya Desam, considered blessed by the Sri Vaishnava followers. Its old name in Sri Vaishnava composing was in 10th CE (Common Era - infers following long haul) while Buddhism was in 568 BCE (Before Common Era - Before long haul), inception, is Thiru Saligramam. This houses the Saligram Shila saw as the regularly available kind of Sriman.

Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan implies "Hundred Waters." For Tibetan Buddhists, Muktinath is a critical spot of dakinis, goddesses known as Sky Dancers, and one of the 24 Tantric spots. They appreciate the murti as a sign of Avalokiteśvara, who epitomizes compassion.

The site is close to the town of Ranipauwa, which is occasionally wrongly called Muktinath.

Design of Muktinath Temple

Hindu Vaishnavas consider the central spot of love of Sri Muktinath to be one of the eight most-sanctified safe-havens, known as Svayam Vyakta Kshetras. The others are Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Thotadri, Pushkar, and Badrinath. The temple is close to nothing. The murti is gold and the size of a man.

The prakaram (outer yard) has 108 bull faces through which water is poured. The blessed water that streams in 108 lines around the temple complex connotes the consecrated Pushkarini waters (Temple Tanks) from the 108 Sri Vaishnava Divya Desams, where fans wash up even in cold temperatures.

Shakti Peetha

The Muktinath Temple is seen as a Shakti Peetha for a yatra. It is one of the 108 Siddhpeeth and is named Mahadevi [Devibhagwat 7.14]. Shakti Peethas are sacred places of Shakti (beginning phase immense energy), outlined by the falling body bits of the collection of Sati Devi when Lord Shiva passed on it as he wandered. 51 Shakti Peethas are worshiped by Shaktism, the partner they to the 51 letter sets in Sanskrit. Each Shakti Peetha has a Shakti temple and a Bhairav spot of love in its temple. The Shakti of Muktinath is tended to as "Gandaki Chandi", and the Bhairava as "Chakrapani". Sati Devi's temple on the temple is acknowledged to have fallen there