Serenity in the Air

The Mukteshwar Mahadev temple, near Pathankot in Punjab is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva. This temple has a hallowed history and is being revered by devotees for thousands of years. Read on…

- Srikanth K

The Mukteshwar Mahadev temple (also known as Mukesaran Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is located at a distance of about 20 kms from Pathankot City in Shaupur Kandi at Doongh village, in the Indian state of Punjab. This temple is situated atop a rocky Hill on the Banks of the River Ravi. The left bank of the River Ravi falls in the state of Punjab and the right bank of the River Ravi falls in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The view of the Ravi river along with historical temple on the rocky Hill is enchanting. It is believed that this temple was built by the Pancha Pandavas (of the Epic Mahabharata) during the Dwapara Yuga. There are also several caves on the Hill. It is believed that the Pancha Pandavas lived in these caves during the period of their exile in the forests. The caves and the temple have been carved on the Hill by the Pancha Pandavas, more than 5000 years ago!