Sthala Purana
The Muktinath Temple (also called Sri Mukti Narayana Kshetra) is one of the 108 Divya Desams and a sacred swayam vyakta shrine of Lord Vishnu. Local lore narrates that Lord Vishnu manifested here to grant liberation (moksha) to devotees. The temple is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists: Hindus worship Lord Vishnu as Narayana, while Buddhists revere the deity as Avalokitesvara. The sacred flame (Jwala Mai) and 108 water springs symbolize purification and liberation. Worshipping Narasimha/Narayana here is believed to free devotees from the cycle of birth and death.
What to See in the Kshetra
Main Deity: Lord Mukti Narayana (Vishnu/Narasimha). 108 Sacred Springs: Pilgrims bathe here for purification. Jwala Mai Temple: Eternal flame burning from natural gas.
Panoramic Himalayas: Views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Festivals: Vaikunta Ekadashi, Narasimha Jayanti, Janmashtami.
Temple Timings Morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM Evening: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
| Category | Swayam Vyakta Kshetras |
| address | Muktinath Temple Pilgrimage Site, Muktinath, Gandaki Province 33100, Nepal |
| state | West Bengal |
| district | Mustang |
| city | Muktinath |
| area | Annapurna Circuit, Himalayas |
| pincode | 33100 (Nep |
