Poolashram

                      POOL ASHRAM / MUKTINATH ( Muktinath kshetra )

 Introduction:

Muktinath lies in Mustang district in Nepal, located at an altitude of 2700-3800 from the sea level. It is a pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Budhist. Muktinath means God of salvation.

 Legend:

The description about the Muktinath kshetra can be found in Ramayan, Brahm pooran, Skand pooran, Satsangi Jivan, etc. The region is the origin of Gandaki River where the Salligram  are found.

 Access:

Fly from Pokhra to Jomsom and then 7 hours walk (18 km) to Muktinath kshetra.

  Preparation for visit:

Entry permit is required and can be obtained from Pokhra. Fees are like this:-Overseas 2000 while Indians 200 Nepalees Rupees. This place is high and cold, so visitors are advised to take down jacket, sweaters, woolen shocks etc, as well as some medicine for high altitude sickness.

                    Muktinath complex:

 Muktinath temple:

The temple is built in Pagoda style. The temple depicts the statues of god Vishnu, Laxmiji, Sarswati, Jankiji, Garud, Lavakush and sapt (7) Rushis, made from brass. Behind the temple, lies 108 Gangas (cow head shaped water spout) were devotee’s bath under freezing point believing that it brings salvation.

 Jwala maiya / Mebar Lha Khan Gomba:

It lies in the South of Muktinath temple. Jawala maiya mean “god of fire while Mebar Lha Khan Gomba means “the monastery of miraculous fire”. Here burning flame is seen above the flowing water, which is believed that this miracle of lighting fire upon water was an offering ( yagna ) made by Brahmaji himself  in Aadi (1^st ) Satya yuga.

 Patal Ganga

Lies east to Muktinath temple. One can here a sound like flowing Ganga here. According to a story, Mandakini (river) has come from heaven and flowing inner side of the earth that produces sound.

Varahkhestra

Mithilanagari ( janak poor )