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Muktinath (Muktidham/Muktishetra) is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindus as well as Buddhists. Hindus believe this is the god of salvation. According to Sri Vaishnava philosophy it is also one of the eight most sacred shrines. Vaishanavs people also call this temple Svayam Vyaka Ksetras. Buddhists people believe this is the place where Guru Rinpoche also known as Padmasambhava meditated while on his way to Tibet. Muktinath is located on a high mountain range at an altitude of 3710 meters in Mustang district of Nepal. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. Inside the temple there is statue of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, Saraswoti, Janaki, Garuda, Lava-Kush and Sapta Rishis. Behind it there are 108 waterspouts in the shape of cow headed pour holy water. Here lots of pilgrimage takes bath from the ice-cold holy water. About hundred meters south of main shrine there is another famous temple of Jwaladevi, the goddess of flame. The eternal flame that has been burning inside the temple continuously since time immemorial. Black amniotes fossils, thought as the embodiment of Lord Vishnu is found in plenty in the area and pilgrims travel long distances over rugged trails to collect them.