Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain

Introduction:

Welcome to the historic Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain

The Puranas claim that Mars is Earth’s child. In other words, Mars is a planet that evolved from Earth. According to Hindu myths, Mangala is created when Lord Shiva melts. According to Mahant Rajendra Bharti, the name “Ugra” refers to the planet Mars’ natural name. Astrology is based on the twelve zodiac signs, planets, constellations, etc. Uday is supposedly honoured by Mars. On the Kshipra River’s banks is the temple of Mangalnath. The world’s geographic centre is where the holy city of Ujjain is located. And Ujjain is located along the renowned factor line. Mangalnath Temple is a revered holy site in Ujjain that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Matsya Purana asserts that Mangalnath’s inscriptions support

The holy temple Mangalnath located on the banks of the Shipra River in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh, believed as mokshadayani and visited by hundreds of devotees daily. Managalnath mandir Ujjain is one of the most active temple in the city and according to the matsya purana it is the birthplace of mars. The Mangalnath temple Ujjain is also famous for the clear view of the planet.

Mangalnath temple is dedicated to the Mahadev because according to mythology it is said that when battling a demon a drop or perspiration of Mahadev fell here and it gave rise to shiv linga and temple from where Mangal planet was born, so the Ujjain city is also known as the city of Mahadev.

It is believed that the temple also holds the importance of bhat puja because the rays reflected from the mars planet falls here, tropic of cancer also passes through this place, Bhat puja for the resolution of Horoscope Doshas related to Mangal holds the important significance at Mangalnath Temple Ujjain.

In astrology, Mars, also known as Mangal, is considered the planet of power, strength, courage, and aggression. It is seen as a cruel planet and is associated with the color red. Mars is also a god in Hinduism and is often depicted as a handsome youth with four arms, carrying a trident and mace. In terms of marriage, the position of Mars is considered important as it signifies passion, husband, and marital knot. The placement of Mars in certain houses, such as the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th, is said to lead to the Mangalik Dosh, which can cause delays in marriage and dissatisfaction in married life. Those with a Manglik Kundli are advised to perform a specific mangal dosh puja ujjain before marriage.