Mangaladevi Temple, built in the 10th century in the memory of the princess
of Malabar Mangale from Kerala, is located in Bolar town at a distance
of 3 km southwest Hampankatta (Mangalore city center). The city derived
its name from Goddess Mangaladevi , the presiding deity of the temple.
It is a highly revered temple of the city and Managaladevi is worshiped
as 'Shakti', the Goddess of fortune. Constructed in the Pandian style
of architecture, thet temple stands amidst thick forest.
Devotees strongly believes that worshipping the deity will brings all
happiness and prosperity to their life. The temple has attained special
significance for the maidens. It is believed that the ladies who observe
the fasting known as 'Mangaladhara Vrata or Swayamvara Parvathi Pooja'
will be blessed with an apposite match. Those who celebrate their wedding
in this holy place is said to have a happy married life.
The annual temple festival is celebrated during the nine days of Navaratri
or Dasara in the month of October. On the eight day, i.e on Ashtami all
the weapons are worshipped here and on the ninth day (i.e on Mahanavami)
a rathothsava is conducted. Ganesh Chaturthi is also celebrated here with
much enthusiasm.
Contact :
Mahatobar Shri Mangaladevi Temple
Mangaladevi, Bolar, Mangalore - 575 001
Phone : 0824 - 2415476, 2415477
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