Mankameshwar Mandir Agra, Timings, History, and Travel Guide

Mankameshwar Mandir Agra – Guide

Mankameshwar Mandir Agra is a well known religious place of Hindus, which is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that in Dwapar Yuga the Shivling here was established by Lord Shiva himself. This temple is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra, India. The Shivling in this temple is covered with a layer of silver. If a devotee wants to go to this temple Shivling, then it is necessary to be in Indian costumes.

History of this Temple

According to vedic scriptures, Lord Shiva spent a night here and meditated when Lord Shiva was visiting Mathura after the birth of Lord Krishna to see his child-form. He had vowed that if he could feed Kanha in his lap, then Lord Shiva would remain seated in the Shivling at this place.

When Lord Shiva went to Kanha’s house to see him, Yashoda Maiya was scared to see his ashes and cooted form, then Yashoda Maiya thought that Kanha would be scared to see Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva sat under a banyan tree and meditating there. Then Lord Shri Krishna started pointing towards Shiva while crying. Then Yashoda Mai called Shiva, gave Kanha in his lap and then Krishna stopped crying. Since then the Lord is seated in the form of Shivling in this temple.

Agra Mankameshwar Mandir Timings

Agra Mankameshwar Mandir opens at 4:30 AM in the morning and close at 11:00 PM in the evening.

Place to visit near this Temple

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, is one of the seven wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal – commonly referred to as the “Symbol of Love”. It is the most visited tourist destination in India.

Agra fort

A huge fort spread over 380 thousand square kilometers, this structure is the second most important in the city. History records that the fort was built before the rule of the Mughal Empire over the country.

Fatehpur Sikri

The city of Fatehpur Sikri is situated at a distance of 40 km from Agra and is an important place to visit in Agra. The city of Fatehpur Sikri was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 and is made almost entirely of red sandstone.

Akbar’s tomb

Akbar’s tomb is spread over an area of ​​119 acres and was constructed by the emperor himself. It is located in the suburbs of Agra, on Mathura Road (NH 2), eight kilometers west of the city centre.

Mariam’s Tomb

Mariam’s Tomb is the final resting place of Akbar’s wife and Jahangir’s mother Mariam-uz-Zamani Begum and is located about a kilometre north of Sikandra. Although considered to be fairly plain compared to the various Agra places to visit.

Mehtab Bagh

Mehtab Bagh is one of the most visited places in Agra, with the Taj Mahal to the north, and views of the Agra Fort and the Yamuna River on the opposite side. The garden also offers views of the Taj Mahal. It is said that there were 11 pleasure gardens built by the Mughal emperor Babur, and this garden was the last.

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How to reach Agra Mankameshwar Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Agra Mankameshwar Mandir is Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Agra airport which is at a distance of 11.4 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Mankameshwar Mandir is Agra cantt railway station which is at a distance of 5km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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