We all have heard of peace
and divinity lying in the Mustang region of Muktinath and co existence of two
religions working and serving the temple /shrine of Vishnu for hundreds of
years with individual belief and inner strength to serve and give strength to
humanity
The temple is sacred and
holy place for Hindus and Buddhist at par where as the Holy Scriptures of
Hindus and Buddhist give clear narration of the Muktinath Temple and the truth
with spiritual strength related to it. The Holy Shrine is located at the high
altitude of 3710 mts. And lies at the base of Thorong LO Mountain of Mustang
Region of Nepal. Hindus have belief that this is the place of true liberation
and connect to the God; it is believed to be the 105th Divya Desham amongst 108 Divya Desham.
Whereas, amongst the Buddhist it is the 51 Shakti Peetham. Buddhist refers the
region as Chumig Gyatse i.e., the hundred waters in Tibet language. The temple
has human size Golden idol of Lord Vishnu and the most amazing and fascinating
part of the temple is prayers are conducted by Buddhist Monks. The Temple also
has a magnificent statue of Guru Rinpoche the founder of Buddhist Religion in
the Tibet region. It is believed that before entering into Tibet Guru Rinpoche
stayed and meditated here and got enlightened to spread the belief in the Tibet
region.
Keeping
Tourism Pace on – How to reach Muktinath and where to stay and what facilities
are available –Answer is as follows ….
Muktinath is said to have
difficulty is accessing due to bad weather and tough terrain amidst the Mountains.
The most ideal time to visit by road is March to June. Other comfortable
options round the year are flights ex Pokhara and road transport ex Pokhara to Jomsom.
From Jomsom Jeep rides are available to the destination. Of budget permits
Helicopter options are also planned with Helipad at the walking distance from
the Shrine.
Guest Houses and Home stay
option is available for the accommodation at Jomsom in order to make the tour
memorable with the family and friends.
Region has attractions of Hindu and Buddhist spiritual belief
Muktidhara:
There is bull head shaped
108 water spouts arranged in the shape of semi circle. They are seven feet from
the ground and are with the gap of one foot each between the watersprouts. Hindus
and Buddhist visiting the shrine take baath of these sprouts chilling water of
Kaali Ghandki River flowing out of the mouth of these bulls. It is believed
that after taking bath in these sprouts our yatra gets completed and we head
towards the process of attaining true salvation and truth of life.
Kundas:
There are two Kundas
(ponds) in front of the Muktinath temple called as Saraswoti Kunda and Laxmi Kunda.
It is believed that water of these Kundas wash away all our sins during the life
before visisting the location and add to the body pores the true meaning of
life which is a path to true sole , body and mind .
Gompa:
Here we find a sacred
Gompa (Gumba) called as Mharme Khang Gompa devoted to Guru Rincpoche and we
find a huge image of the Guru in the Gompa.
Jwala
Temple:
Hindus worship the Goddess
of Fire called as Jwala Devi (Fire Goddess) One of the panch Tatva of life. The
temple has continuous burning flame which is fed by the natural gas , this is
the major attraction of the temple.
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Shaligram:
Shaligram is the Fossil
believed to be of Jurrasic Era found in various colors but mainly in black
color at the Kali Gandki River. The Fossil stone is believed to be the
representative of Lord Vishnu and Pilgrims pick up the same for the Pooja as
Stone Rupa of Vishnu and keep at Home and do daily prayers with the same. These
Shaligrams are often collected by the locals and are sold at few shops around
as well in the market with varing diangnol lines narrating belief of the Vishnavites
towards the religion.
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