Mangala Devi Temple, Mangalore, Karnataka

Mangala Devi Temple, Mangalore, Karnataka

Mangala Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Adi Parasakthi located at Bolar in Mangalore City in Mangalore Taluk in Dakshina Kannada District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The city of Mangalore is named after the presiding deity, Mangala Devi of this temple. This temple is considered as one of the famous and important Shakta shrines in India.

History

The temple was constructed by Kundavarman (960 – 980 CE), the most famous king of Alupa dynasty under the guidance of Matsyendranath. The Nayakas of Bidnur (Ikkeri) had extensively renovated this temple in the 17^th century CE. The heads of Kadri Yogiraj mutt visit Mangala Devi temple on the first day of Kadri temple festival and offer prayer and silk cloth to the Goddess even today establishing their ancient connection with the temple. The temple is maintained and administered by hereditary trustees.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/07/mangala-devi-temple-mangalore-legends.html

The Temple

The temple follows Kerala style of architecture. The temple is facing towards south with two storeyed gateway tower. The upper storey of the gateway tower has wooden trails covering the Kottupura (a hall of drum beating during festivals). The temple is enclosed within a rectangular wall. Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthamba can be found immediately after the gateway tower facing towards the sanctum.

The temple consists of sanctum with circumbulatory path, ardha mandapa and pillared sabha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an image of the presiding deity, Mangala Devi. She is depicted in sitting posture as Dharapatra. There is a small Linga situated to the left of the Mangala Devi. The sanctum is situated on an elevated platform and can be accessed through a flight of five steps.

The sanctum is guarded by dvarapalas on either sides of the entrance. The sanctum is circular on plan. The base of the sanctum is built of granite, superstructure built of laterite and conical roof made of terracotta tiles supported from inside by a wooden structure. There are shrines around the sanctum for other deities.

The prakara is provided with an outer veranda on either side of the entrance and an inner veranda is provided on either side of the passage leading into the central courtyard. The pillared cloisters all around the inner prakaram has been converted into large halls and rooms. There is a deepa sthamba situated inside the temple complex with figures of the 8 dvarapalikas around it.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 01.00 PM and 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Pooja Timings

·        Morning Pooja (06.00 AM)

·        Afternoon Pooja (1:00 PM)

·        Evening Pooja (8:30 PM but 9:00 PM on Fridays)

Festivals

Annual Brahmotsavam, Navaratri (Dussehra), Laksha Deepotsava, Ugadi, Mahashivaratri, and Ganesh Chaturthi are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

People worship Goddess Mangala Devi for success and prosperity in any new ventures and for protection against evil influences. Mangala Dhara Vrata is a unique ritualistic fast observed by the unmarried girls for Goddess Mangala Devi. This Vrata is observed by the unmarried girls to find a suitable groom for them.

Contact

Mahathobhara Sri Mangala Devi Temple,

Bolar, Mangalore – 575 001

Mangalore Taluk,

Dakshina Kannada District,

Karnataka, India

Phone: +91 824 241 5476

Mobile: +91 87623 70884

Email: mangaladevitemple@yahoo.in

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Mangala Devi Road Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Mangalore Central Railway Station, 4 Kms from Mangalore Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Mangalore Junction Railway Station and 16 Kms from Mangalore Airport. Mangalore is located at about 54 Kms from Kasaragod, 55 Kms from Udupi, 108 Kms from Sringeri, 138 Kms from Madikeri, 171 Kms from Hassan, 255 Kms from Mysuru and 360 Kms from Bengaluru. Mangalore is well connected to the rest of India by roads, railways and air. Five National Highways namely NH-66, NH-73, NH-75, NH-169 & NH-275 passes through Mangalore.

Location