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Nature around Mukteshwar :-
Mukteshwar is surrounded by beautiful and dense reserve forest
of Deodar, Banj, Kharsu, Tilonj, Kafal, Pine, Utis and Mehal.
Beside these trees there are wild fruit berries (Kilmora, Ghingary
and Hisalu).
Local Attractions Near Mukteshwar - PLACES AROUND Mukteshwar
| Mukteshwar Sightseeing | Visiting Places In Mukteshwar |
Mukteshwar
Temple - Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple - Mukteshwar Dham -
Mukteshwar gets its name from an 350 year old temple
to Shiva, known as Mukteshwar Dham, situated atop the highest
point in the town. The Mukteshwar temple has a white marble
Shivling with a copper yoni. The Shivling is surrounded by idols
of Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Hanuman, Ganesh and Nandi. As narrated
in Puranas, it is one of the eighteen main temples of Lord Shiva.
Since ancient times the “Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple” has been
a place of worship for iron ore miners as “Agaries”. The followers
of “Maheshwar” community who worship “Lakulis” as their god
and conducted important rituals and ceremonies here. It is also
believed that couples longing to be blessed for a child with
mud lamps in their hand also offer prayers here.
Mukteshwar Temple is at an altitude of 2,312 m and can be approached
by stone stairs.
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Mukteshwar
Temple - Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple - Mukteshwar
Dham
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Chauli
Ki Jali - Chauthi Jaali
Nice
scenery can be viewed from Chaulli ki Jaali, where rocks jut
out from the hill face at a bizarre angle.
Chauli ka Jali is situated adjacent to the Mukteshwar temple
in the hilltop of the calm and seclude city of Mukteshwar. as
per mythology, it is believed that a Demon and a Goddess fought
a battle in this place, and there are faint outlines of a sword,
a shield and a trunk of an elephant which stands as the testament
of the battle.
It is a natural lattice around the rock. Lots of people throngs
to this place, as it is believed that barren women who came
and touched the lattice were blessed with a baby It is also
said if anybody passes safely from the “Chauli ki Jali” is blessed
by Lord Shiva and all his prayer are answered by the almighty.
It is also believed that in olden times pilgrims going to “Kailash
Mansarovar” used to surrender themselves to the almighty.
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Chauli
Ki Jali - Chauthi Jaali - Standing on steep edged
rock forming a round hollow
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This is a great place to observe eagles and other feathered
scavengers as they swoop down at their prey. Chauli Ki Jali
- Chauthi Jaali is known for its strange rock formation with
numerous rocks jutting out like spikes at an angle. Since they
are located at such a high altitude one can get a glimpse of
the base of mountain and the town of Ramgarh below. A stunning
view of the setting sun from here is worth the trip to Chauli
ki Jaali.
Chauli Ki Jali - Chauthi Jaali - Photo Gallery
Sonapani : Sonapani
is 8 km away from Mukteshwar. Sonapani is a wonderful
place to enjoy the rustic feel of Kumaon.
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booking Luxury - Deluxe and Budget from 30 + various
Hotels & Resorts in Mukteshwar.
Camping In Mukteshwar
Mukteshwar Photo Gallery
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