After all, why is this temple very special for the Bishnoi community, this place is one of the most sacred places in Rajasthan.

Story of Mukti Dham Temple

​If we talk about the mythological story of Mukti Dham Mukam Temple, then this famous and holy temple of Bishnoi community is located near Talwa village in Bikaner Fort of Rajasthan. Mukti Dham Mukam Temple is located about 78 km from Bikaner main city. Apart from this, this temple is about 295 km away from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

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The temple is big and very special

​Mukti Dham Muqam Temple is a big and main temple of Bishnoi community. It is said that the people of this society are very fond of animals and the environment. There is also the sacred tomb of Lord Guru Jambeshwar here. It is said about the Muqam temple, Guru Jambeshwar lived here around 1540-1593 AD and during this time he/she established the Bishnoi community. During that time he/she lived on a peak and used to worship there.

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Mythological story about the temple

Hardly people would know about the mythological story of Mukti Dham Mukam temple. It is said that Guru Jambhoji was about to take Samadhi, then he/she pointed towards the Khejri tree and told his/her followers, ‘If you dig 24 cubits near Khejri, Lord Shiva’s trident and Dhuna will be visible, you have to make my Samadhi there. It is said that even today the trident and dhuna are there in this temple.
Today, every day thousands of people of Bishnoi community come here for darshan and worship. A fair is organized here on the day of Phalgun Amavasya and Asoj Amavasya and thousands of people come during that time.

When does Bishnoi temple open?

Bishnoi Temple opens for devotees and tourists every day at 4 am and remains open till 8 pm. There is also a grand aarti here in the morning and evening, which is attended by thousands of devotees. Let us also tell you that no ticket is taken to enter the temple premises. (photo credit: wikimedia commons)

How to reach Mukam Dham Temple

If you want to go by flight, the nearest airport is Bikaner Airport, which is 110 km from the temple. Furthermore, the nearest railway station to the temple is Nokha Railway Station, which is about 10 km away. Apart from this, this temple is also connected by road to almost every big city of Rajasthan. (photo credit: wikimedia commons)