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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
|name = Mangala Gauri Temple<br />
|image = Mangala Gauri Temple at Gaya, Bihar.jpg<br />
|alt = Shakti Peetha<br />
|caption = View of Mangala Gauri Temple at Gaya, Bihar.<br />
|native_name = Sarvamangala Devi Temple<br />
|country = {{flag|India}}<br />
|state = [[Bihar]]<br />
|district = [[Gaya district|Gaya]]<br />
|location = [[Shakti Peetham]]<br />
|map_type = India Bihar#India#Asia<br />
|map_size = 200<br />
|coordinates = {{coord|24|46|30.5|N|85|00|08.3|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
|elevation_m = 134<br />
|deity = [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Sati]] Parvati (Hindu Goddess Parvati)<br />
|festivals = [[Navratri]]<br />
|architecture = [[Indian rock-cut architecture|Cave Style]]<br />
|temple_quantity = 9 <br />
|monument_quantity = 2 <br />
|inscriptions = [[Shakti Peetha]]<br />
|year_completed = 1300 CE<br />
|creator = Maadho Giri Ji Maharaj (Baba Dandi Swami)<br />
|website = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''Mangla Gauri''' temple ({{Lang-hi|मां मंगलागौरी मंदिर}}) in Shakti Peetham, [[Gaya, Bihar|Gaya]], [[Bihar]], [[India]] has been mentioned in [[Padma Purana]], [[Vayu Purana]] and [[Agni Purana]] and [[Devi-Bhagavata Purana|Devi Bhagvata Purana]] and [[Markandeya Purana]] in other scriptures and [[tantra|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 (Hindu goddess)|Sati]] or the Mother Goddess in the predominantly [[Vaishnavite]] pilgrimage center of Gaya. Mangalagauri is worshiped as the Goddess of benevolence. This temple constitutes an Upa-Shakti Peeth — where it is believed that a part of the body of Sati fell according to mythology. 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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There are two minor shrines dedicated to Shiva and images of [[Durga|Mahishasura Mardini]], [[Durga]], and [[Kali|Dakshina Kali]].<br />
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The temple complex encompasses of temples of [[Kali|Maa Kali]], Lord [[Ganesha]], Lord [[Hanuman]] and Lord [[Shiva]].<br />
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==References==<br />
* [http://www.durga-puja.org/mangalagauri-temple.html www.durga-puja.org/mangalagauri-temple.html]<br />
* [https://books.google.com/books?id=F303Zb7EC0kC&pg=PA97&dq=Mangla+gauri+temple&cd=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false Hindu Pilgrimage, by Sunita Pant Bansal]<br />
* [https://gayamahanagar.com/maa-mangla-gauri-mandir-gaya/ Maa Mangla Gauri Gaya - A Hindu holy temple]<br />
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