# Mangalnath Temple > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mangalnath_Temple > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mangalnath_Temple.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangalnath_Temple > Source revision: 1323833897 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India The **Mangalnath Temple** is a [Hindu](/source/Hindu) temple located in the [Ujjain](/source/Ujjain) city of [Madhya Pradesh](/source/Madhya_Pradesh). It is dedicated to [Mahadeva](/source/Shiva), the guardian deity of the city. Located on the banks of the Shipra River, it is one of the most active temples in the city, visited by hundreds of devotees daily. It is regarded as the birthplace of [Mars](/source/Mars) (*mangala* in Hindi), according to the [Matsya Purana](/source/Matsya_Purana).[1] Famous for a clear view of the planet and hence suitable for astronomical studies. It is believed to be situated at the center of the Earth according to the Matsya Purana.[2][3][4] Mahant Rajendra Bharti is the official of the Mangalnath Temple.[5] This temple is famous for magal dosh nivaran Bhaat Puja. ## Connectivity **By Air -** The nearest air port is [Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport](/source/Devi_Ahilya_Bai_Holkar_Airport), [Indore](/source/Indore) which is at a distance of 53 kilometer from the temple. The airport receives flights from many major city of the country. **By road -** There are regular bus services which connects [Ujjain](/source/Ujjain) with many cities of the state and country. **By train -** [Ujjain](/source/Ujjain) has a railway station as a part of [Western Railway Zone](/source/Western_Railway_zone). The code of the station is UJN. Trains are easily available here for many big cities.[6] ## See also - [Ujjain](/source/Ujjain) - [Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain](/source/Chintaman_Ganesh_Temple%2C_Ujjain) - [Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga](/source/Mahakaleshwar_Jyotirlinga) - [Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain](/source/Kal_Bhairav_Temple%2C_Ujjain) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["मंगल देव से जुड़ा है उज्जैन के इस मंदिर का रहस्य!"](https://www.punjabkesari.in/dharm/news/mangal-nath-temple-in-ujjain-1278949). *punjabkesari*. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Home"](https://www.mangaldoshujjain.info/). *mangaldoshujjain.info*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [People throng city temples on New Year](https://www.freepressjournal.in/ujjain/ujjain-people-throng-city-temples-on-new-year/996015) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Man regularly sending spiritual messages on WhatsApp declared spiritual guru"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170228171431/http://www.fakingnews.firstpost.com/sponsored/man-sending-regular-motivationalspiritual-messages-whatsapp-declared-spiritual-guru-18395). Archived from [the original](http://www.fakingnews.firstpost.com/sponsored/man-sending-regular-motivationalspiritual-messages-whatsapp-declared-spiritual-guru-18395) on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Gadipati](https://mangalnathtemple.business.site/?m=true) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Mangalnath | District Ujjain, Government of Madhya Pradesh | India"](https://ujjain.nic.in/en/tourist-place/mangalnath/). Retrieved 23 November 2021. ## External links - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20150630201443/http://ujjain.nic.in/) - [https://ujjain.nic.in/en/tourist-place/mangalnath/](https://ujjain.nic.in/en/tourist-place/mangalnath/) - [Ujjain Mangalnath](https://www.ujjaindarshan.com/ujjain-mangalnath.html) v t e City of Ujjain History Avantika Avanti kingdom Harsha Empire of Harsha Malava Kingdom Malwa Subah Ardhanagari Malwa Sultanate Ashoka Chandragupta II Maurya Empire Līlāvatī Gupta Empire Yasodharman Kalidasa Aryabhata Scindia Ranoji Scindia Madhya Bharat 1996 Ujjain and Haridwar stampedes Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy Ujjain Simhastha Geography Malwa Vindhya Range Shipra River Gambhir River Kahn River Administration Ujjain Municipal Corporation Ujjain Development Authority Ujjain division Ujjain (Lok Sabha constituency) Ujjain Dakshin Ujjain Uttar Ghatiya Landmarks Ancient monuments in Ujjain Chintaman Ganesh Durgadas Ki Chhatri Harsidhhi Temple Jantar Mantar Kal Bhairav Kalidasa Akademi Kaliadeh Palace Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Mangalnath Temple Sandipani Ashram Shri Dattatreya Akhara Siddha Ashram Vikramaditya Statue Vikram Udyog Nagari † Transport Ujjain Junction Ujjain Airstrip Vikramnagar Matana Buzurg Pingleshwar Chintaman Ganesh Nana Kheda Bus Stand Dewas Gate Bus Stand Ujjain City Transport Corporation Limited Rajputana–Malwa Railway Education Vikram University‎ Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Avantika University Government Girls PG College Government Kalidas Girls College Government Law College Institute of Pharmacy Institute of Computer Science Lokmany Tilak Education College Lokmanya Tilak Science And Commerce College Mahakal Institute of Technology Mahraja College Madhav Arts and Commerce College Madhav Science College Mahakal Institute of Technology Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Business Management Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College Sandipani Law College Ujjain Engineering College St Paul's Higher Secondary School St. Mary's Convent School Ujjain Public School Carmel Convent School Christ Jyoti Convent School Central School, Nagziri Kalidas Montessori School Sports Ujjain Divisional Cricket Association Ujjain Divisional cricket team Pipe Factory Ground Madhav College Ground Mahakal Institute of Technology Ground Dussehra Maidan Mahanada Sports Complex Ujjain Cricket Stadium * Vikram University Ground Suburbs Madhav Nagar Freeganj Sanwarkhedi Bhairavgarh Vikram Nagar Triveni Nagziri Nana Kheda Narsing Ghat * Planned † Under construction This article about an Indian Hindu place of worship is a stub. 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