Mankameshwar Temple, Lucknow - Timings, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings

At a distance of 5.5 km from Lucknow Junction, Mankameshwar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Situated near Daliganj Bridge, it is one of the famous temples in Lucknow, and among the well-known Lucknow places to visit.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mankameshwar Temple is about a 1000-year old shrine and is one of the most ancient temples in the city of Nawabs. 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 the chief priest, or Mahant, of Mankameshwar Temple, who was later christened as Mahant Devaigya Puri.

It is believed that whenever the profound believers have sought any of their desires in this temple, their wish has been fulfilled. The temple is frequented by many devotees on Monday, as it is considered an auspicious day to worship the Lord. Besides, the temple attracts a huge number of devotees during the festival of Shivratri.

Timings: 5 AM - 12 PM & 4 PM - 9 PM

Entry: Free