Jaimangla Gadh Temple
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| Jaimangla Garh Temple | |
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Jaimangla dham | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Begusarai |
| Deity | Chandi Mangla Devi |
| Festivals | Navratri, Jaimangla Utsav, Chhath |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Manjhaul |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
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.[1]
Accessibility
[edit]Nearest railway station is Begusarai railway station.Nearest Airport is Loknayak Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Patna,Bihar
Mythology
[edit]According to Hindu mythology, the temple is a shaktipeetha,a place where body parts of goddess Sati fell upon the Earth.[citation needed]
History
[edit]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.[2]
References
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