Motishwar Mandir

Motishwar Mandir
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
ProvinceMuscat Governorate
DeityAdi Motishwar Mahadev, Motishwar Mahadev and Hanuman
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri, Vasant Panchmi, Ramnavmi, Hanuman Jayanti, Shravan and Ganesh Chaturthi
Location
LocationMuttrah, Old Muscat
CountryOman
Shown within Oman
Motishwar Mandir (Asia)
Geographic coordinates23°36′35″N 58°35′18″E / 23.609729°N 58.588217°E / 23.609729; 58.588217
Architecture
Completed1892-1909
Temple(s)3

Motishwar Mandir is a Shiva temple complex located near the Al Alam Palace in the Muttrah area of Old Muscat, Oman. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the Middle East region. The temple celebrates numerous Hindu festivals such as Vasant Panchmi, Ramnavmi, Hanuman Jayanti, Shravan and Ganesh Chaturthi. Over 20,000 Hindus visit the temple during Maha Shivaratri.

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