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Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple | |
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Pracheen Shiv Mandir | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Pathankot District |
Location | |
Location | Doong |
State | Punjab |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 32°25′30″N 75°43′59″E / 32.4251°N 75.7330°E |
Website | |
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Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple, also known as Mukesaran Mandir, is a shrine to Shiva and man-made cave complex located near Pathankot City, Punjab, India. on Shahpur Kandi Dam road. It is a Hindu temple containing representations of Ganesha, Brahma, Vishnu, Hanuman, and Parvati. It is considered to be one of the most sacred places around Pathankot. According to legend, the Pandavas stayed in the caves for a night during their exile (Agayatwas), and it is said that some of the caves date to the time of the Mahabharata.