Shakti Peeth 19 of 51 · Nepal · Gandaki
Gandaki Chandi (Muktinath)
मुक्तिनाथ
Location: Muktinath, Mustang
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Gandaki Chandi
Bhairava (Shiva)
Chakrapani
Body part fallen
Right cheek
Darshan timings
05:00–17:00 IST (closed Dec–Feb snow)
Best season
April–November
Daily visitors
500–1,500 in season
Modern access
Nepal Tourism flight booking.
Signature ritual
108 water spouts bath
Significance
At 3,710m altitude. Sacred to Hindus + Buddhists. Source of all 64 Shaligrams of Vishnu found in Gandaki river.
Legend
Sati's right cheek fell here. Vishnu freed from Tulsi-curse here — both Devi + Vishnu sanctity.
How to reach
Pokhara → Jomsom flight → Muktinath jeep. Or 7-day Annapurna trek.
Navratri special
Yartung festival (Aug) draws Buddhist + Hindu pilgrims
Primary pujas performed here
- Saligram Puja
- Devi Darshan
- 108-spout bath
- Pind Daan
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.