Muktināth Temple

Muktinath is an ancient religious complex located in Mustang, , primarily associated with the cult of Vishnu. The temple of Muktinath, known as 'the lord of salvation', is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists whom they worship as an abode of Hindu deities Vishnu and Shakti, and Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara respectively.
  • Religious organization
  • …lies at an elevation of around 3,700 metres (12,150 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Chumik Gyatsa”
    “Muktināth”

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Latitude
28.81659° or 28° 48′ 60″ north
Longitude
83.87136° or 83° 52′ 17″ east
Open location code
7MW5RV8C+JG
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Open­Street­Map feature
landuse = religious
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From French to Portuguese—“Muktināth Temple” goes by many names.

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