Muktinath(Pulashram) is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley (behind the Grate Himalayan) at an altitude of 3,800 meters, on the Annapurna Trekking route ,Mustang, Nepal. Mukti Kshetra (51 shakti pitham )which literally means the "place of liberation or moksha" or where the temple of Muktinath is situated, is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such as the Ramayana, Barah Purana and Skanda Purana. There are 108 sacred water spouts (springs) where pilgrims take a ritual bath. Nearby is a temple called Jwala Mai considered sacred and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. An eternal blue flame keeps burning in the temple.It is the only Divya Desam located outside India.l. Muktinath is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such as the Ramayana, BarahPurana and SkandaPurana. Every year thousands of Hindus devotees come to this Temple from around the world. This Temple is one of the famous holy places for Hindus &Buddies , so every year thousands of tourists visit this Temple. In this temple there is a mix of culture Hindu God & Buddies priests (Jhum- buddies lady monk Aani ). Jhuma( Priest) of this Temple is not allowed to marry.The place partly owes its fame to the fossil stones, called Shaligram - considered holy by Hindus - found along the Kali Gandaki River. The fossil stones are said to represent Lord Vishnu in stone form. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is simple in architecture and built in pagoda style. It is believed to have been constructed at the beginning of the 19th century. As the idol of Vishnu is considered to date from the 16th century.Many Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the site to worship Lord Vishnu. Buddhists call it ChumigGyatsa, which in Tibetan means 'Hundred Waters'. Although the temple has a Vaishnava origin, it is also revered in Buddhism.
