Mangla Gauri Temple
Goddess Mangla Gauri (Durga) · Gaya, Bihar
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About the temple
One of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas Marital bliss, fertility, and removal of obstacles
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 20:00
- Established
- 15
- Best time to visit
- Early Morning
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Mangla Gauri (Durga) · माँ मंगला गौरीLord GaneshaLord ShivaLord Hanuman
- Deity form
- Swayambhu Stone
- Religious tradition
- Sanatana Dharma
- Sanskrit name
- मङ्गला गौरी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Sarvamangala Devi Mandir
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday
- 05:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday
- 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 - 20:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 - 20:00
- Break timings
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Special days
- 04:00 AM - 11:00 PM during Navratri
- Festival timings
- Extended darshan hours
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 19:30
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays and Fridays
- Ritual schedule
- Mangla Aarti, Bhog, and Sandhya Aarti
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Suhasini Pooja, Navratri Path
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Maadho Giri Ji Maharaj
- Architect / builder
- Local artisans
- Construction materials
- Brick, Stone, Mortar
- Historical events
- Mentioned in Puranic literature as a core Shakti site
- Renovations
- Modern hall and gate added in the 20th century
- Archaeological importance
- Religious Heritage Site
- Legends
- The breasts of Goddess Sati fell here
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 15th Century
- Structure
- Single Shrine with a pyramidal dome
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Small carved Shikhara
- Mandapa
- Small prayer hall at the entrance
- Sculptural features
- Statues of Lord Ganesha and Shiva Lingam
- Artistic elements
- Traditional wall paintings of the Goddess
- Construction technique
- Traditional masonry
- Unique features
- An eternal flame that has burned for centuries
Festivals & events
NavratriShravanMaha Shivratri
- Festival calendar
- Lunar
- Special celebration days
- Tuesdays of Shravan
- Cultural events
- Kirtan and Bhajan sessions during festivals
- Annual events
- Navratri Mela
- Peak crowd season
- July - August and October
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Early Morning
- Parking capacity
- 20 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Nominal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Bindi, Sindoor, and Sweets
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