Why people go here
Regarded as the birthplace of Mars, citing the Matsya Purana, according to the Ujjain district administration and MP Tourism. Bhat puja for mangal dosha is traditionally performed here.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Shiva, as Mangalnath
- Location
- Ujjain (north edge, on the Shipra), Madhya Pradesh
Poojas traditionally offered
- Bhat puja - Traditionally performed here for mangal dosha.
Related pooja: Mangal-shanti
Traditional days
Rites for Mars (Mangal) are traditionally done on Tuesday.
Next good days
- Tue, 3 Nov 2026
- Tue, 10 Nov 2026
- Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
For Mars (Mangal)
For Mangal dosha
Part of a yatra
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Mangalnath, Ujjain visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Mars (Mangal) and Mangal dosha.
- Which pooja is done at Mangalnath, Ujjain?
- The sources name Bhat puja here.
- What is the traditional day to visit Mangalnath, Ujjain?
- Rites for Mars (Mangal) are traditionally done on a Tuesday.
- What are the darshan timings at Mangalnath, Ujjain?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Vaitheeswaran Koil (Tamil Nadu), Mangal Grah Mandir, Amalner (Maharashtra), Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam) and Ghati Subramanya (Karnataka).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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