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Mankameshwar Temple

Mankameshwar Mandir (Temple) in Agra is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at Rawatpara, near Agra Fort Railway Station. It is said that the shiv linga is covered by silver metal and was founded by Lord Shiva himself during Dwapara era, when Krishna was born in Mathura. Shiva wished to get a darshan of Lord Krishna in child form. While he was coming from mount kailash he rested here. Yamuna used to flow here, Shiva meditated and night-stayed at the Mankameshwar Temple.He said "If I would be able to make Krishna play on my lap I will put a linga here". Next day after seeing Shiva's swaroop, Ma Yashoda asked Shiva not to come near the child as Krishna might get afraid of him. Seeing this Krishna did a leela(drama),he started crying and pointing towards Shiva who was sitting under a banyan tree in samadhi position.seeing this Ma Yashoda called Lord Shiva and asked him to give his blessings to her child(Krishna). Coming back from Gokul, Shiva came back and laid his linga(swaroop) here. Thus, he said "My wishes were fulfilled here;Whosoever in coming future comes here with his mankamna(wishes) this lingaswaroop will fulfill his or her mankamna(wishes)". From then onwards this lingaswaroop is known as Shri Mankameshwarnath .

The temple has one sanctum sanctorum where the vigraha of Lord Shiva sits. It is surrounded by the typical Shiva family idols. One has to descend down a score of stairs to reach the sanctum sanctorum. One can reach fully close to the main vigraha provided one doesn't wear leather items and English style pants, pyjamas, and salwaar suits.

Legend and stories

Amarkantak is said to be founded about 6,000 years ago by the Suryavanshi Samrat Mandhata. History of this place dates back to the time when it is said that the left buttock of Devi Sati fell in this place. Best information about the origin and the formation of this temple can can be had from local people. Religious books, Purans etc are worth trying to find out the history about the Shakti Peeth.

Mahakal and Mahakali Temple

This temple is situated at the Sikandra crossing on the Sikandra Bodla Road. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali.

How To Reach

It takes 4 minutes to travel from Taj Mahal to Mahakal And Mahakali Temple. Approximate driving distance between Taj Mahal and Mahakal And Mahakali Temple is 4 kms or 2.5 miles or 2.2 nautical miles . Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car.

Kailash Temple:

The Kailash Temple at Sikandra is another temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It stands close to the river Yamuna. The best time to visit this temple would probably be during the monsoon months of August and September when the Kailash Fair is organised. It is quite a sight as thousands of devotees flock in to the temple during the fair to show their respect to Lord Shiva.

LORD SHIVA TEMPLE

The Kailash Temple at Sikandra is another temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It stands close to the river Yamuna. It is quite a sight as thousands of devotees flock in to the temple during the fair to show their respect to Lord Shiva.

KAILASH FAIR

Kailash Fair held at Kailash temple in the honor of Lord Shiva, 12 km from Agra, Kailash fair is celebrated to commemorate the appearance of Lord Shiva in the form of a stone lingam here in the monsoon months of August and September. The major fair attracts devotees from all the nearby areas.

How to Reach Temples of Sikandra

Sikandra is 13 kms far from the heart of the Agra city. One can board into bus at Idgah Bus Stand, Agra for reaching this destination. Agra is well connected with rail, road and air. You can hire taxis or cabs from airport or railway station to reach this station.

DayalBagh Temple

This temple is situated at a distance of a little more than 10 kilometres from the main township of Agra at Dayal Bagh. This famous temple houses the 'Samadhi' or memorial of Guru Shiv Dayal Sahib also known as Swamiji Maharaj, the actual founder of the Radha Swami Faith. This temple is almost 110 feet in height and is believed to be nearly 150 years old. This magnificent structure is a great architectural marvel that has some of the most astonishing inlay marble work and impressive pillars.