Mangla Gauri Temple
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| Mangala Gauri Temple | |
|---|---|
 View of Mangala Gauri Temple at Gaya, Bihar. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Gaya |
| Deity | Gauri ( Parvati ) |
| Festivals | Navratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Shakti Peetham |
| State | Bihar |
| Country |  India |
  Shown within Bihar  Mangla Gauri Temple (India)  Mangla Gauri Temple (Asia) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°46′30.5″N 85°00′08.3″E / 24.775139°N 85.002306°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Cave Style |
| Creator | Maadho Giri Ji Maharaj (Baba Dandi Swami) |
| Completed | 1300 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 9 |
| Monument(s) | 2 |
| Inscriptions | Shakti Peetha |
| Elevation | 134 m (440 ft) |
The Mangla Gauri temple (Hindi: मां मंगलागौरी मंदिर) in Shakti Peetham, Gaya, Bihar, India has been mentioned in Padma Purana, Vayu Purana and Agni Purana and Devi Bhagvata Purana and Markandeya Purana in other scriptures and tantric works. This temple is among the eighteen maha shaktipeeth. The present temple dates back to the 15th century. The shrine is dedicated to Sati or the Mother Goddess in the predominantly Vaishnavite pilgrimage center of Gaya. Mangalagauri is worshipped as the Goddess of benevolence. This temple constitutes a Shakti Peeth — where it is believed that a part of the body - breast of Mata Sati fell according to scriptures of extremely ancient Hindu divine history. Here Sati is worshipped in the form of a breast, a symbol of nourishment. It is believed that whoever comes to Maa Durga with his wishes and prayers, returns successfully with all of prayers and wishes come true.
The temple is facing east and is built on top of the Mangalagauri hill. A flight of steps and a motorable road lead to it. The sanctum houses the symbol of the Goddess and it has some finely carved ancient relief sculptures. A small hall or mandap stands in front of the temple. The courtyard houses a fire pit for the hōma.
There are two minor shrines dedicated to Lord of lirds Parmeswar Shiva and images of Mahishasura Mardini, Durga, and Dakshina Kali.
The temple complex encompasses of temples of Maa Kali, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva.