Mangalnath Mandir
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Mangalnath Mandir, beside the Shipra, is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Mangal, the planet Mars. Devotees believe a visit here, and special prayers to Mars, ease the effects of Mangal dosha, and the temple draws many people on Tuesdays, the day of Mars.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of the Shiva lingam, worshipped here as Mangalnath
- Take part in the prayers for Mars if you wish, arranged through the priests
- See the quiet river setting on the Shipra
- Visit it with Sandipani Ashram and Kal Bhairav
Ideal for
- People praying for relief from Mangal dosha
- Couples and families seeking harmony
- Devotees of the Navagraha tradition
Good to know
- Tuesdays, the day of Mars, are the busiest
- Special prayers are arranged through priests, so agree on the charges beforehand
- Sources give no reliable timings, so check locally
- It is a short drive from the other Ujjain temples
Spiritual significance
Mangalnath is the temple in Ujjain that tradition links with the birth of Mars (Mangal), and it is visited for prayers to the planet.
Why it matters
- Birthplace of Mars: a place devotees associate with the planet's blessings
- Relief from Mangal dosha: the reason many couples and families come
- A calm Shipra-side setting: a quiet end to a day of temple visits