Shri Mankameshwar Mandir, Agra is located 5 km away from Agra Cantonment Railway Station and 1 km from Agra Fort. Shri Mankameshwar Mandir is one of the most beautiful and worshipped ancient temples in India located at the land of Rawatpara near the Jama Masjid in Agra. The shivalinga inside Shri Mankameshwar Mandir, Agra, as per the Hindu mythology, is said to be constructed by lord Shiva himself during the time when lord Krishna was born in Mathura. There is no denying the fact that you are definitely going to enjoy visiting this amazingly beautiful and peaceful historical temple.
As far as the history details are talked about, it is also said that Lord Shiva appeared in Mankameshwar Temple straight from Mount Kailash. It is also said if Lord Krishna played in his lap, Lord Shiva thought of creating Shivlinga there inside the temple. Nonetheless, Lord Krishna’s mom, Yashoda asked Lord Shiva to stay away from the little one asshe was worried if Krishna would get scared of Shiva. While all this was going on, Lord Krishna started crying and pointed towards Lord Shiva who was hiding behind the Banyan tree. And that’s when Yashoda ji asked Shiva ji to bless Krishna. And after this scene, Shiva returned to this place and created a linga.
Best Time to Visit:
Shri Mankameshwar Mandir, Agra is open and can be visited all around the year. Since it is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the summers are very hot with an average temperature up to 42 degree Celsius. The ideal time to visit Shri Mankameshwar Mandir, Agra is during winters as it very cool and pleasant during those months and it is said to be perfect time for the darshan of Shri Mankameshwar Mandir.
How to Reach:
People who are travelling via air, the nearest airport is Agra’s Kheria airport, which also has military base. Those who are coming over through bus, Agra is one of the well-connected cities of India with major other cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Lucknow and Kanpur. For those who are travelling via rail, there are five railway stations namely, Agra Cantt Station (the main station), Agra Fort Railway Station, Raja ki Mandi, Agra City and Idgah Railway Station.
Traveller Information:
• Distance (From Agra Cantonment): 5 Kms
• Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins
• Place Location: 1 Km From Agra Fort
• Transportation Options: Cab / Auto
• Timings: 6 AM to 9 PM
• It is a ritual in Shri Mankameshwar Mandir, Agra that people must not wear leather items, salwaar suits, pyjamas and pants. Every visitor is supposed to wear traditional Indian attires only, which happens to be dhoti and sari. Mondays are considered to be auspicious here and hence majority of believers worship lord Shiva on that day.
Nearby Attractions:
• Taj Mahal
• Fatehpur Sikri
• Akbar's Tomb
• Agra Market
• Jama Masjid
• Agra Fort
• Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb
• Mehtab Bagh
• Chini ka Rauza
• Wildlife SOS
• Taj Museum
• Taj Mahotsav
• Ram Barat