Mangal Nath Mandir Ujjain is one of the ancient city of India; earlier it was called Avantika Nagri. Ujjain is also known for its ancient historic and spiritual roots. Ujjain is a places of temples, Mangalnath is one of those temples. MangalNath is the place where Mars born. Mangal Nath Temple, dedicated to Lord Mangal (Mars) . Mangal Nath temple is situated on the bank of Shipra river. And people believe that it is the place where Lord Mangal (Mars) performed penance. A large number of devotees seek the blessings of the planet Mars, which is associated with strength, courage, and positive energy in astrology.
In this blog we explore about mangalnath temple history, timing, and rituals to help devotees while traveling.
Timings of Mangal Nath Temple :
The timing of Mangal Nath Temple is open throughout the week, allowing devotees and tourists to visit at any time during the day. Here are the general temple timings:
The temple follows these timings daily, with the possibility of extended hours during special festivals or occasions.
Temple visits is free, there are only charges for puja services and which types of rituals and puja devotees want to perform. Here’s a breakdown of some typical pooja services and their costs:
This puja is performed to resolve the mangal dosh and this is the very common puja for manal dosh
Cost: Approx. ₹500 to ₹2,000, depending on the materials and duration of the pooja.
This pooja performed on Tuesday only because Tuesday is the day of (mangal ) devotees performing fast and taking blessings health, prosperity, and protection from obstacles.
Cost: ₹100 to ₹500, depending on the size of the offering.
This pooja specially performed to balance the energies of the Moon and Mars, especially for those who are facing career or financial problems.
Cost: ₹500 to ₹1,500.
The Best time to visit Mangal Nath Temple is during early mornings (6:00 AM to 8:00 AM) or evenings (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM), At these times, the temple has less crowded. Best Month to Visit: October to March (winter season ). Higher number of devotees come on Tuesday.
Winter is the best month to visit Ujjain during this season, the weather is cooler, more comfortable as compared to other months . Easily explore the temples . Avoid visiting during the summer season, when it is quite hot elsewhere.
Mangal Jayanti: Celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Mars, Mangal Jayanti is observed on the third Tuesday of the month of Phalguna (February-March). Devotees perform special prayers, offer red-colored items, and chant mantras to please Lord Mars.
Why is Mangal Jayanti Special?
By doing worship of Mangal you can overcome any obstacles related to marriage, health, finance, and career
For more information regarding the temple’s services, booking poojas, or specific queries about the rituals, you can contact +91-9009966761.
