Mohakal Temple

4.6

Location: 27X9+457, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hour’s.

The Mohakal Temple is located on the top of the observatory hill and near the Darjeeling Mall, in the state of west Bengal. The Mahakal means the master of kaal. It is one of the popular temples in the town, and also the best tourists’ attractions. This Temple. is an auspicious place where both Hindus and Buddhists chanting their god’s name side by side. The spiritual vibe of this place is nice, and it will heal your soul.

Attraction

The whole view of this temple is amazing.

As soon as one can enter this devine place,all your tiredness goes away, you can feel peace here.

The way to the mandir gate is narrow road and you can go There Through hill. The view from the top is amazing. It is very old Temple but nicely maintained. The road towards the main gate is coverd by Bells and hundreds of colorful prayer flags line the uphill walk and the shrine. If you are Lucky enough, then you can enjoy bhog here with some payees and Sabji.

History

There is a little history behind this temple. in 1765, A Buddhist Monastery named ‘Dorje-Ling’ once stood which was built by Lama Dorjey Rinzing and Mahakal Temple stands as a historical edifice on the spot.

It is believed that the spot was holy spot of the aboriginal Lepcha folks, and after that a monastery was constructed on the spot and Lepchas and Bhutias, both worshipped that monastery.

Around 1788, It was after the invasion of the Gurkha Army, the monastery was desecrated and destroyed by the invading troops, because of it began to represent the Hindu symbolisms of the majority Nepali community. In 1782, Legend has it that three Shiva-Lingas representing Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar (Shiva), in 1815 during the Gorkha invasion, The monastery itself was plundered and destroyed. After that it was shifted to Bhutia Busty about a mile away and was called the Bhutia Busty Monastir. The temple is a religious shrine of the area.

Inside/Outside Views

The temple is mainly dedicated to lord shiva. but there are also other gods and goddess like Devi Durga, Devi Kali, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Sai Baba and Lord Krishna is also worshiped here. Besides the decorations of this temple is quite eye catching.

On the way to the mandir gate, there are Many monkeys roaming around. You have to give some food to them. The Temple feels so relaxing, here one can feel perfectly relaxed, your heart will fill up joy.

Opening Hours

4 am to 11 pm.

Entry & Others Fees

Free of cost.

Near Restaurants

Lion Gate
Mamta Pizza Place
Nathmull Tea
Orchhid Restaurant
Machhan TeaBar Cafe

Near Hotels

Zone Connect Darjeeling
Crescent Resort
Hermitage Resort
Mayfair Darjeeling
The Janani Villa

How to Reach

By air: Bagdogra International Airport is the nearest airport. After reach there, you can take any vehicles to reach the place.

By Rail: The travelers can come via train to any of the railway stations including the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station, Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri and you can find various direct trains from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, and other major cities of India.

By Road: If you are the neighbourhood of this place. Take any vehicles to reach the place.