Mukteshwar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the town of Mukteshwar in Pathankot, Punjab, India. It is believed to have been built during the 10th century AD, during the reign of the Katoch dynasty. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here in the form of a lingam. According to local legends, the temple was built by a sage named Mukteshwar, who was known for his devotion to Lord Shiva. He is said to have performed intense penance at the site, which was then a dense forest, and received a vision of Lord Shiva. The sage then built a temple at the site, which came to be known as the Mukteshwar Temple. The temple has undergone several renovations and restorations over the centuries. It was destroyed by the Muslim invader Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century and was later rebuilt by the Katoch dynasty. The temple was again renovated during the 19th century by Raja Ranjit Singh, the ruler of the Sikh Empire. The architecture of the Mukteshwar Temple...