Mangal Graha Mandir Amalner

Getting there

• By air

  The nearest airport is Aurangabad (IXU), 135 km away. The major airport listed for the temple is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Pune (PNQ).

• By train

  Amalner lies on the Western Railway between Surat and Bhusawal. Amalner City station (AN) is served by passenger, MEMU, express and superfast trains.

• By road

  The temple is 56 km from Jalgaon by road, and Amalner is 39 km from Dhule. The town is easily accessible by rail, bus or private vehicle.

Why devotees come here

Shree Mangal Graha Mandir stands in Amalner, a city on the banks of the Bori River in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is described as one of the most ancient and rare temples in India. Devotees believe its deity is self-manifested.

Devotees believe the deity of Shree Mangal Graha Mandir is swayambhoo, meaning self-manifested. The district site also calls it Shri Mangal Dev Temple. The temple is dedicated to Mangal Graha. Devotees regard him as the son of Bhumi Mata. Worship of him is believed to bring blessings in all matters connected with the earth. The main idol holds a gada (mace), a trishul (trident), a damru (a small drum) and a lotus flower.

A Panchmukhi Hanuman, carved from black stone, stands to the right of the main idol. On the left is an idol of Bhumi Mata, cut from the same ebony stone. A Shivling of Mangaleshwar (Shiva) also stands in the vicinity of the temple.

Some believe the temple was first renovated in 1933, and a renovation after 1999 transformed it and its surroundings. The architecture is richly decorated in pinks, greens, reds and yellows.

Tips for your visit

• Expect a bigger crowd on Tuesdays, when thousands of devotees come to pray.
• The temple is especially popular for astrological remedies and spiritual devotion.

Questions people ask