Pashupatinath Temple
The main attraction of Mandsaur is lord Pashpupatinath temple. Pashpupatinath is synonymous name of lord shiva. This artistic effigy is built-up smooth, glowingly dark coppery fiery rock-block. The temple is situated at the bank of Shivna river.
Its weight is 4600 kg. Height 7.25 ft. in curvature and 11.25 ft. in straight. It has 8 heads they are divided in two part. First part in 4 heads on the top and second part in 4 head bottom. Top 4 heads are clear, refined and complete then 4 bottom heads are not refined.
This temple have four doors in the four directions but entrance door is situated in the west. This effigy’s heads which is situated in the west are presenting fearful image of lord shiva. This heads make-up indicate three rasp (relish) which is in bun-shaped hair with poisonous snakes, emerging third eye and opened underlie. In the centre tangled hair are surrounding snakes that is acquainted annihilation omkar (veda mantras symbolizing God almighty)
How to Reach:
By Air
There is no airport in the Mandsaur district, but the nearest airports are Udaipur and Indore. Mandsaur can be reached by traveling 182 km by road from Udaipur and 212 km by road from Indore.
By Train
The nearest railway station to the Pashupatinath Temple located in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, is Mandsaur Railway Station, which is situated approximately 3 to 5 kilometers from the temple. This station is well-connected to major cities in India, making it convenient for devotees and tourists to reach the temple. For travelers seeking wider connectivity, Shamgarh Railway Station (about 85 km from Mandsaur) is an important alternative. It lies on the New Delhi–Mumbai main railway route and is the largest station in the Mandsaur district. Passenger, MEMU, Express, and Superfast trains stop here. Another key railway hub is Ratlam Junction, located about 84 kilometers from Mandsaur. It is a major railway center connected to several important trains and offers additional travel options for those visiting the Pashupatinath Temple. Additionally, there are direct train services from Indore to Mandsaur. From Indore, one can travel to Mandsaur via: Train number 14802 Indore–Jodhpur Express (Departure: 4:30 AM, Arrival: 7:45 AM) Train number 19315 Veer Bhumi Express (Departure: 5:55 PM, Arrival: 11:16 PM) These trains provide direct connectivity between Indore and Mandsaur. (Please refer to the official Railway website for the most up-to-date and accurate timings.)
By Road
To reach the Pashupatinath Temple in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, by road, you can follow these directions: From Mandsaur City Center: The temple is approximately 3 kilometers away. You can take local transportation like auto-rickshaws or taxis, or drive via Pashupatinath Mandir Road, which is well-connected and leads directly to the temple premises. From Nearby Cities: Ratlam: Approximately 85 kilometers away. Ujjain: About 123 kilometers away. Indore: Roughly 200 kilometers away.