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{{Short description| | {{Short description|Hindu temple in Agra, India}} | ||
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'''Mankameshwar Temple''' in [[Agra]] is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord [[Shiva]]. The temple is situated at [[Rawatpara]], near [[Agra Fort Railway Station]]. | |name = Mankameshwar Temple | ||
[[ | |image = IAshishTripathi Mankameshwar Temple Agra.jpg | ||
|caption = Shri Mankameshwar Temple Agra | |||
|deity = [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] | |||
|locale = [[Rawatpara]] | |||
|district = [[Agra district|Agra]] | |||
|state = [[Uttar Pradesh]] | |||
|country = [[India]] | |||
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'''Mankameshwar Temple''' in a [[Hindu temple]] in [[Agra]] is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord [[Shiva]]. The temple is situated at [[Rawatpara]], near [[Agra Fort Railway Station]]. This temple is believed to be one of the oldest temples in the city. It is said that the [[lingam|Shiva Linga]] in the [[temple]] is covered by silver and was founded by [[Shiva]] himself in the [[Dvapara Yuga]], when [[Krishna]] was born in [[Mathura]]. | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The temple has one sanctum sanctorum with a Vigraha of Lord Shiva . It is surrounded by the typical Shiva family idols. One has to descend down a score of stairs to reach the [[sanctum sanctorum]]. One can reach fully close to the Vigraha provided one does not wear leather items and English style pants, pyjamas, and salwaar suits. | The temple has one sanctum sanctorum with a Vigraha of Lord Shiva . It is surrounded by the typical Shiva family idols. One has to descend down a score of stairs to reach the [[sanctum sanctorum]]. One can reach fully close to the Vigraha provided one does not wear leather items and English style pants, pyjamas, and salwaar suits. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Mankameshwar metro station]] | |||
*[[Agra Fort]] | *[[Agra Fort]] | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080804132207/http://www.travelmadeeasy.in/agra.htm Travelmadeeasy.in/agra.htm] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080804132207/http://www.travelmadeeasy.in/agra.htm Travelmadeeasy.in/agra.htm] | ||
{{Tourist attractions in Agra}} | {{Tourist attractions in Agra}} | ||
{{Hindu temples in Uttar Pradesh}} | {{Hindu temples in Uttar Pradesh}} | ||
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Agra]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Agra]] | ||
[[Category:Shiva temples in Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:Shiva temples in Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Agra]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Agra]] | ||
{{India-Hindu-temple-stub}} | {{India-Hindu-temple-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:22, 24 January 2026
Mankameshwar Temple in a Hindu temple in Agra is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at Rawatpara, near Agra Fort Railway Station. This temple is believed to be one of the oldest temples in the city. It is said that the Shiva Linga in the temple is covered by silver and was founded by Shiva himself in the Dvapara Yuga, when Krishna was born in Mathura.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The temple has one sanctum sanctorum with a Vigraha of Lord Shiva . It is surrounded by the typical Shiva family idols. One has to descend down a score of stairs to reach the sanctum sanctorum. One can reach fully close to the Vigraha provided one does not wear leather items and English style pants, pyjamas, and salwaar suits.
Behind the sanctum sanctorum are several small temples within the main temple complex. These are devoted to various deities like Goddess Ganga, Saraswati, Gayatri, Hanuman, Kaila devi, Narasimha, Krishna, Rama to name a few.
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Tourist attractions in and near Agra | ||
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| World Heritage Sites |  | |
| Mughal architecture | ||
| Mosques | ||
| Other religious places | ||
| Shopping | ||
| Gardens | ||
| Wildlife sanctuaries | ||
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