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Navagrah - Mangal - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
The planet Mangal (Mars ) is known by many other names like Angarak, Bhaum, Marsh, Kuja, Chebai, Lalgriha (red planet). He is also known as the God of sacredness and war.
   
His complexion is believed to be red, with a quadrilateral form that is adorned with a Trishul (trident), Gada (mace), Kamal (lotus), and Shool (spear).
   
He represents Tuesday and resides in Mangal-lok which is considered superior to Shukralok (abode of Venus). A ram is considered as his vehicle.
   
The ancient temple of Mangaldev is situated in Ujjain. It is believed that Mangal planet was born here. Ujjain also happens to be the site of Mahakaleshwar, a form of Lord Shiv.
   
Another temple of Mangal is situated near Trimbar in Tamil Nadu. This temple belongs to the Chola period.
   
Thousands of people impacted with the ill effects of Mangal visit Ujjain to get relieved of the negative effects. The Mangalnath Temple is particularly crowded on Angarak Chaturthi.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
The Puranas refer to Mangaldev as the child of Lord Shiv and Prithvi (Bhumi, earth), thereby acquiring the name, Bhaum.
   
The Matsya Puran states that Mangal planet was born in Ujjain, the land of Mahakaal. The mud over here is red even to this day.
   
According to a tale from the Skand Puran, during the battle with Andhakasur, droplets of sweat that fell on earth off the body of Lord Shiv gave birth to Mangal. It was Mangal who absorbed the blood of Andhakasur within himself, thus facilitating his killing.
   
According to another belief, when Lord Shiv was engrossed in deep meditation on Kailash Mountains, 3 droplets of sweat fell off his forehead giving birth to Mangal who was raised by Bhumi (Earth).
   
In order to please Shiv, Mangaldev had performed meditation in Kashi. The blessings of Shiv made him the Lord of Mangal-lok.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
In Indian astrology, Mangal is believed to be blood red in complexion, agile, a temperament of bile, pure and generous natured planet.
   
He is the Lord of Mesh (Aries) and Vrish (Scorpio) star signs. He is considered as high in Makar (Capricorn) and low in Kark (Cancer). He rules over the southern direction.
   
He is friendly with Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon) and Brihaspati (Jupiter), hostile towards Budh (Mercury) and neutral to Shukra (Venus) and Shani (Saturn). He is also the Lord of 3 nakshatras viz. Mrigshirsha, Chitra, and Dhanishtha.
   
His presence in the third, sixth, tenth and eleventh house from lagna in an individual’s birth chart is considered to give favourable results, while the presence in the first, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, ninth and twelfth house is said to yield unfavourable results.
   
His influence generates virtues of courage, heroism, anger, warring tendency, joyousness, knowledge of sense, and dominance in an individual. Such people are soldiers, doctors, sportsmen, mechanics etc.
   
An unfavourable Mangal results in blood related ailments, accidents, throat and eye diseases, attacks, Beri-Beri etc. In the family, it is fatal for the husband or wife. It is also the kaarak of brother and sister.
   
The colour associated with Mangal is red, metal-copper, gem-red coral and element-fire. A fast on Tuesdays, Hanuman worship etc are means to pacify him.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Dharamshalas
 
Dewas Rajya ki dharmshala Ujjain
Maharaja Gwalior ki dharmshala Ujjain
Fatehpur dharmshala Ujjain
Khemraj dharmshala Ujjain
   
Hotels:
 
Category
General
Name
General Hotel Ajay
Address
12 Dewas Gate, Mahakaleshwar Road, Ujjain (M.P.)- 456001
Telephone
+91-734- 2550856
   
 
Category
General
Name
Yatrik Nivas
Address
Near Nanakheda Bus Stop, Indore Road, Ujjain (MP) - 456 010
Telephone
+91-734- 2511398
Fax +91-9826492873
   
 
Category
General
Name
Hotel Ramkrishna
Address
Opp. Railway Station, Ujjain (MP)
Telephone
+91 - 734 - 2553017
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Hotel Anand Palace
Address
3/8, Nanakheda Bus Stand, Nanakheda, Ujjain (MP) - 456 001
Telephone
+91 - 734 - 2533211
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Tourist Complex
Address
Near Bus Stand, Ujjain (MP)
Telephone
+91 - 7280 - 271 455
Website
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Hotel Grand Tower 1
Address
Vikram Marg, Clock Tower, Ujjain (MP) - 456 001
Telephone
+91 - 734 - 2553699
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Hotel Kshipra
Address
University Road, Near Madhav Club, Ujjain (M.P.) - 456 001
Telephone
+91 - 734 - 2551495 - 96 /3269000 / 2552402
Fax +91 - 734 - 2552402
E-mail shipra@mptourism.com
Website
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
Geographical  Location Height  Above  Sea Level Average Annual Rainfall
Latitude Longitude 1611 feet 101 Cm
23.5˚ N 75.79˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum
27
29
34
39
40
36
30
29
31
33
30
27
Minimum
10
12
17
21
25
24
23
22
21
18
14
11
   
 
Important Informations
The temperature in summer soars very high and there is a danger of heat stroke. The temperature in May reaches up to 44° and in January it falls to as low as 4° .
For normal touring,the period from November to February-March is ideal.  However the Kumbh is held in April/May
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
STD Code 0734
Puja Timings 4 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Police Assistance +91 - 734 - 2550782
Ambulance +91 - 734 - 255 1077
Hospital Civil Hospital
Tel:+91 - 734 - 2551078 / 2516571 - 72 - 73
Arpan Eye Hospital,
Tower Chowk, Freeganj,  Tel:+91 - 734 - 2516468
Currency Exchange State Bank of India
Budhwari, Ujjain Main Branch, (MP) - 456 001
+91 - 734 - 2559153
UCO Bank
BOFG, Ujjain, (MP) - 456 006
+91 - 734 - 2554256
ATM Centre State Bank of India
Nanakheda Bus Stand, Ujjain (MP)- 456 010
Axis Bank
Ground floor, Hotel Ashray, 77, Dewas Road,
Ujjain (MP) - 456 010
Post Office Rishinagar Tel: 91-734-2510461
Vikram University Tel: 91-734-2511433
Ujjain Kothi Tel: 91-734-2512430
Tourist Office Ujjain Tourist Office,Railway Station,
Ujjain, Tel: +91-734-2561544
Restaurants Chanakya Restaurant, Meghdoot Restaurant,  Sudama Restaurant, Marwadi Wasa etc.All big  hotels have a restaurant and some of them have a  bar as well.
   
 
Food
 
Tourists in Ujjain must taste the popular local dishes ‘Bhutta ri kis’ and ‘Chakki ri Shaak’. Besides, the traditional Malwa dishes, Baati and Bafla can also be enjoyed.
 

Travel Planner

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Ahmedabad
- Indore
- Bhopal
Railway: 
Main Railway Stations Station Code
Ujjain UJN
Indore INDB
Bhopal BPL
Chittaurgarh COR
Ahmedabad ADI
Road Distance from Destinations: 
Ujjain Chittaugarh 258 km
Indore 56 km
Bhopal 185 km
Omkareshwar

 

 Indore 77 km
Chittaugarh 388 km
Bhopal 260 Km

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