Early modern · Hindu · India
Mukteshwar Dham Temple मुक्तेश्वर
Mukteshwar, Nainital, Uttarakhand · 29.4722°, 79.6479°
Shiva Undetermined —
Sacred since
1650 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
described as about 350 years old
Undetermined
History & significance A Shiva temple on the highest point of Mukteshwar in Nainital district, from which the hill town takes its name. The cliffs beside it, known locally as Chauli-ki-Jali, are a well-known viewpoint.
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coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined