Monday 14 September 2015

Muktinath Yatra in Nepal with Suksham Stone Rupa of Gajendra Shri Hari for the Hindus and Chumig Ghatse for the Buddhist i.e., the hundred waters in Tibet Language



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
Muktinath Yatra

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 .
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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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