Thiru Salagramam Divyadesam: Sri Moorthy Perumal Temple (Mukthinath)

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Temple Identity and Divine Features
Detail Description
Location Muktinath Valley, Mustang District, Nepal (High in the Himalayas).
Common Names Muktinath, Muktikshetra (Place of Salvation).
Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Moorthy Perumal (The Idol Lord)
Idol Form Small, self-manifested Salagrama stone.
Posture Standing Posture, facing East.
Thayar (Consort) Sri Devi Nachiyar
Vimanam (Tower) Kanaka Vimanam (Golden Tower)
Pushkarini (Holy Tank) Chakra Pushkarini (Water from 108 spouts).
Kshetram Significance The source of the holy Salagrama stones; The 10th and final Vada Naadu Divya Desam.
II. 📜 Sthala Puranam and Significance

  1. The Source of Salagrama Stones
    The Moolavar, Sri Moorthy Perumal, is worshipped as a large, self-manifested Salagrama stone (a fossilized ammonite shell found primarily in the Kali Gandaki River).
    • Divine Transformation: According to the Purana, the Lord promised that the stones found here would embody Him. Every Salagrama stone is therefore considered a natural, aniconic representation of Lord Vishnu and is highly prized for daily worship.
  2. The Place of Liberation (Mukthinath)
    • Muktinath: The name Muktinath translates to “Lord of Salvation” (Mukti = liberation, Nath = Lord). This shrine is believed to be the place where one attains Moksham (liberation) from the cycle of birth and death, making it the ultimate destination for Hindus.
    • Chakra Pushkarini (108 Spouts): The temple complex features 108 water spouts (representing the 108 Divya Desams) from which cold water flows continuously. Pilgrims traditionally bathe under these spouts to cleanse themselves of sins.
  3. Praised by the Azhwars
    Thiru Salagramam is a celebrated Divya Desam and has been glorified by the Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham. The hymns describe the immense spiritual power of this remote, elevated shrine and the compassionate nature of the Lord who grants ultimate salvation.

Thiru Salagramam Divyadesam: Sri Moorthy Perumal Temple (Mukthinath) 0435 – 2463385

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