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Lord Shiva (Mangalnath) · Madhya Pradesh

Mangalnath Temple

The Ujjain shrine on the Shipra river revered as the birthplace of Mangal, where devotees offer Bhat Puja for Mangal Dosha. Mangalnath Temple stands on the bank of the Shipra river in Ujjain. Its presiding deity is Lord Shiva as Mangalnath, the lord of Mangal, and the Matsya Purana tradition names this place as the birthplace of the planet Mars. Devotees whose charts carry Mangal Dosha come here for Bhat Puja, an offering of cooked rice to the Lord. Confirm current puja arrangements with the temple before travelling.
Mangalnath Temple, painted in gouache

About Ujjain.

The record1 min read

Its founding — The Matsya Purana tradition names Ujjain as the birthplace of Mangal (Mars). This guide does not establish a construction date for the present temple.

A verified route inside Mangalnath Temple is not recorded here yet.

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What devotees come for

  • Darshan of Lord Shiva as Mangalnath, lord of Mangal
  • Bhat Puja, the offering of cooked rice made for Mangal Dosha
  • The temple's setting on the bank of the holy Shipra river
  • Sought for the calming of Mangal Dosha and blessings in marriage

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Questions devotees ask

Where is Mangalnath Temple?
Mangalnath Temple is recorded at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Who is the presiding deity at Mangalnath Temple?
The presiding deity recorded for Mangalnath Temple is Lord Shiva (Mangalnath).

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