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Hindu Temple
Jaimangla Garh Temple
Jaimangla dham
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBegusarai
DeityChandi Mangla Devi
FestivalsNavratri, Jaimangla Utsav, Chhath
StatusActive
Location
LocationManjhaul
StateBihar
CountryIndia

Jaimangla Garh Temple is an ancient historical Hindu temple in Begusarai district of Bihar state of India. It is surrounded by Kanwar Lake. It is dedicated to the goddess Chandi Mangla Devi. An idol of the goddess is enshrined there.

Accessibility

Nearest railway station is Begusarai railway station.Nearest Airport is Loknayak Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Patna,Bihar

Mythology

According to Hindu mythology, the temple is a shaktipeetha,a place where body parts of goddess Sati fell upon the Earth.

History

The temple is believed to have been founded by the rulers of Pala Dynasty in the ninth or tenth Century CE, although ancient remains found here date back to period of Lord Buddha. Archaeological remains have been found in the southern gate.

References

  1. "Jaimangla Garh | District website of Begusarai | India".
  2. "भगवान भोले शंकर ने किया था यहां माता का आह्वान, पौराणिक काल से प्रसिद्व है यह मंदिर". 2019-06-11.

25°35′32″N 86°09′41″E / 25.59220°N 86.16128°E / 25.59220; 86.16128


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