Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain

#4 among attractions in Ujjain

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The Mangalnath Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh. It is dedicated to Mahadeva, 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, according to the Matsya Purana. Famous for a clear view of the planet and hence suitable for astronomical studies. Mahant Rajendra Bharti is the official Gadipati of the Mangalnath Temple. This temple is famous for magal dosh nivaran Bhaat Puja. ()

Local name: मंगलनाथ मंदिरCoordinates: 23°13'19"N, 75°47'7"E

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Mangalnath MargUjjain 456001 India

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Mangalnath Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Kal Bhairav Temple, Chintaman Ganesh Temple, ISKCON Temple.

2.9 miS
Temple
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain
74 min walk • Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the holy river Shipra.
1.1 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain
28 min walk • The Kal Bhairav temple is a Hindu temple located in the Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, 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.
6 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain
153 min walk • Chintaman Ganesh is the biggest temple of Lord Ganesha in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh, India. This temple is built across the Kshipra river on the Fatehabad railway line, and is located about 7 km far south-westerly to the Ujjain town. The temple is located now in the middle of the town's market.
4.3 miS
23°9'41"N • 75°47'58"E
ISKCON Temple, Ujjain
109 min walk • Temple, Sacred and religious sites
2.9 miS
Memorial
Kaliadeh Palace, Ujjain
75 min walk • Kaliadeh Palace is a palace located on the banks of Shipra in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most famous historical landmarks of Ujjain. Once recorded as beautiful temple of the Sun on thebanks of River Shipra with two tanks named Surya Kunda and Brahma Kunda.
4.2 miS
Universities and schools
Vikram University, Ujjain
108 min walk • Vikram University is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. The university was named after the ruler Vikramaditya. It was established in 1957. It was evaluated by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and was awarded an A grade.
3 miSW
Monuments and statues
Vikramaditya Statue, Ujjain
77 min walk • The Vikramaditya Statue is a 30 feet statue of Indian King Vikramaditya at Vikram Teela behind Mahakal Temple in the Indian holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The Statue is made of brass with a cost of ₹1 crore by Ujjain Municipal Corporation and 'Simhastha Preparation Committee'.
3.7 miS
Memorial
Jantar Mantar, Ujjain
95 min walk • Jantar Mantar or Vedh Shala is located in the holy city of New Ujjain. It is an observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1725 which consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments.
3.7 miS
Memorial
Ancient monuments in Ujjain, Ujjain
95 min walk • Ujjain is an ancient city of central India, in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. Following is a list of ancient monuments in Ujjain.
4.4 miS
Memorial
Nana Kheda Inter State Bus Terminal, Ujjain
112 min walk • Nana Kheda Bus Stand or Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Bus Stand is a bus terminus in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Nana Kheda is a bus terminus that provides bus service to destinations located in other states. Nana Kheda is the largest Bus stand in Madhya Pradesh.
3.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Freeganj, Ujjain
78 min walk • Freeganj is the most affluent and expensive area of Ujjain, the fourth largest city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Freeganj is known for its education hub. There is a park known as "Shaheed Park" in its center. It has many coaching institutes for IIT-JEE, Medical and School Coaching.