Mangalnath Temple: History | Significance | Puja | Architecture
Tue - Mar 07, 2023
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Mangalnath is a renowned Hindu temple located on the coast of the Shipra River. The Mangalnath Mandir is devoted to Lord Shiva the protector and king of Ujjain Nagari. The temple has a very nice atmosphere and is famous for Bhaat Puja. This is the only temple dedicated to Shree Mangalnath. Thousands of people visit the temple to resolve their problems.
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History:
According to the matsya purana, a powerful demon Andhakasura performed austerity, impressed by his austerity Lord Shiva gave him a boon that whenever a drop of blood would fall from his body on the ground, a new Andhakasura would be produced. After getting the boon, Andhakasura started misusing his powers by creating havoc on the earth. Troubled by his actions, all the gods went to Lord Shiva and prayed to him to save them from Andhakasura. A war took place between Lord and Andhakasura. During the war, a drop of sweat fell from Lord Shiva’s body on the ground resulting in the birth of Lord Mangal. Lord Mangal absorbed all the blood generated from the demon’s body. After the war, all the gods established a shivling at that place and named it Mangalnath.
Significance:
It is believed that Mangalnath Mandir is the center of the earth. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mangalnath Temple. According to astrologers, if a person has mars in the first, fourth, seventh, eighth, and twelfth position in a horoscope then the person is suffering from mangal dosha. Mangalnath is the only Manglik temple that can convert all the bad qualities of a Manglik into virtuous ones.
Pujas, Rituals & Festivals:
Many pujas take place in the temple to keep off the negative effects of mars. The puja performed to keep off negative effects is Bhat Puja. In this puja, a person offers curd and rice to Lord Shiva. It helps to solve problems related to marriage, relationships, phobia, etc. The Bhat puja starts with Ganesh-Gauri Pujan. It is believed that Bhat Puja removes the mangal dosha completely.
Architecture:
The date of construction of the temple is unknown. It is said that it was rebuilt by the Scindia royal family. The temple is constructed with white marble. All the things in the temple vicinity are red. Pujas are performed on the first floor and the shivling is on the second floor. Shivling is covered from all sides with a silver vessel on the top, from which milk and curd seep into the shivling all the time.
Mangalnath Mandir Darshan Timings:
The temple is open from 5 a. m. - 8 p. m. The best time to visit the temple is in the evening. And most people visit the temple on Tuesday as it is considered the most auspicious day.
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