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Mankameshwar Temple Lucknow

Lucknow, besides being one of the popular historical sites in India, also has several temples all over the city. Located at different parts of Lucknow, these Mandirs have urged the devotees to queue up from different regions. The hearty followers of Hindu religion, in order to experience the serenity and tranquility, travel long distances to reach these heavenly destinations. Their strong belief urges them to accumulate from far and near. Lucknow also attracts hundreds of tourists to explore some of its famous temples. The intricately designed structures, the divine idols, the heavenly atmosphere and the lovable aroma of flowers, fruits, and sweets mesmerize the visitors.

Mankameshwar Mandir

One of such popular temples in Lucknow is the Mankameshwar Temple. This ancient temple of Lord Shiva and is one of the prominent temples in Lucknow. Monday, specially, witnesses a huge crowd where devotees come to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. On the Mondays of Sawan month, this crowd becomes even more when the devotees rush to this temple to worship Lord Shiva.

Facts about Mankameshwar Temple


Mankameshwar Temple is under the jurisdiction of Jagath Guru Shankaracharya. This temple is known to get the first woman priest, named Arunima Singh aged 25. She took over the charge of chief priest, or Mahant, of Mankameshwar Temple on a Tuesday. According to Hinduism, a Mahant is the head of an Ashram.

It have been heard that whenever the profound believers have sought any of their desires in this temple, their wish has been definitely fulfilled. The avid Shiva followers visit Mankameshwar Temple with a lot of hope and expectation, and it is believed that none of them are made to return with empty hands.

Mankameshwar Temple Location


This antique Temple is situated near Saraswati Ghat, on the banks of the river Yamuna. This old temple is exactly located in between Hasanganj and Daliganj area.

Temple timings: All days of the week; 5:00 am – 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Visit duration: 30 minutes-60 minutes; No Entry fee

Address of Mankameshwar Temple Lucknow
Mankameshwar Mandir Marg, Mukarimnagar
Hasanganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226001
Phone no.: (0522)2307037

Nearest landmark is Lal Bahadur Shashtri Boy’s hostel. This divine place can be reached by hiring a cab or an auto rickshaw from Railway station and Airport.

Places to Visit near Mankameshwar Temple


The pilgrims coming to visit this renowned temple can also explore some eminent historical places near this temple. Some of the popular monuments, around the temple, worth seeing are Bara Imambara, Kaiserbagh Palace, Dilkusha Kothi palace, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, and British Residency. All of these heritage sites are within a distance of 2-3kilometers around the temple. If interested, the devotees can also worship some other temples around this Shiva temple, such as Hanuman Temple, Chhachchi Kuan Hanuman Temple, and Chakra Tirth Temple.

Hotels near Mankameshwar Temple


Tourists, gathering from far to offer prayers in Mankameshwar Mandir, definitely need some shelter to rest. There are many hotels and restaurants for the visitors. Some of the hotels within 5 kilometers of this divine temple are Vivanta by Taj, Hotel Sagar International, Homestay Lucknow, The Picadilly, Hotel Presidency Inn, Dayal Paradise and others. The travelers just have to research a bit about the location, quality of services and the rate of the hotels, before checking in.

There are multi-cuisine restaurants to serve the tourists of different culture and region. Not all will have the same taste and thus they are free to choose their preferred cuisine. Some standard restaurants around Mankameshwar Temple are Royal Cafe, Chote Nawab, The Yellow Chilli, Brindavan, 7 Spice Restaurant, Mainland China, Tunday Kababi and a lot more.

Mankameshwar Temple is indeed a favourite destination for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Especially on the Mondays of rainy season, or Sawan month, the devotees know no bound. They assemble to worship and pray to Lord Shiva.

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