http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangla_Gauri_Temple The Mangla Gauri temple in Gaya, Bihar, India has been mentioned in Padma Purana, Vayu Purana and Agni Purana and in other scriptures and tantric works .This temple is among the eighteen maha shakti peeth.The present temple dates back to 1459 AD. The shrine is dedicated to Shakti or the mother Goddess in the predominantly Vaishnavite pilgrimage center of Gaya. Mangalagauri is worshiped as the Goddess of benevolence. This temple constitutes an Upa-Shakti Pitha - where it is believed that a part of the body of Shakti fell - according to mythology. Here Shakti is worshiped in the form of a breast symbol, a symbol of nourishment. It is believed that whoever comes to maa durga with his wishes and prayers, returns successfully with all of prayers and wishes come true. The temple is facing east, and is built on top of the Mangalagauri hill. A flight of steps and a motorable road lead to the temple. The sanctum houses the symbol of the Goddess and it also has some finely carved ancient relief sculptures. A small hall or mandap stands in front of the temple. The courtyard also houses a fire pit for the home. There are also two minor shrines dedicated to Shiva and images of Mahishasura Mardini, Durga and Dakshina Kali. The temple complex encompasses of temples of Maa Kali, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva. http://www.durga-puja.org/mangalagauri-temple.html http://www.drikpanchang.com/vrats/mangala-gauri-vrat-dates.html http://www.indif.com/nri/kathas/mangla_gauri/mangla_gauri_vrat.asp http://hindusphere.com/mangala-gauri-vratham-2013/ http://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/blog_Observe_the_Mangala_Gauri_Vrat_for_conjugal_bliss_2649.action On every Tuesday in the month of Shravan Goddess Mangala Gauri is worshipped, and the religious observance is known as Mangala Gauri Vrat. The vrat is celebrated by married women, especially newly married, for the good fortune of their husbands and children, and above all for a long and happy conjugal life. On Tuesday morning, the idol or picture of the Devi Mangala Gauri is placed on a small wooden platform wrapped in a red cloth. A lamp consisting of 16 thick cotton wicks made of wheat flour (atta) is lit with ghee and the devotees meditate by reciting the following mantra:- Kungkumaaguru liptaangaa Sarva avaran bhooshitam. Neelakanthapryaam Gaureem Vandeham Mangalaahavayaam Once through with the meditation (Dhyan), Devi Mangala Gauri is worshipped by performing a pooja with Shodoroshopochar rituals. Various items (as mentioned below) are offered to the Goddess: Sixteen garlands, sixteen laddus, sixteen different types of fruits, five types of dry fruits for sixteen times, seven types of cereals sixteen times, jeera sixteen times, coriander sixteen times, sixteen leaves of betel, sixteen betel nuts, sixteen cloves, sixteen cardamoms, casket full of various items of cosmetics including sari and sixteen bangles should be offered to the Goddess. It is to be noted that the number sixteen is of prime importance in this pooja. After completing the rites and rituals, the devotees read / listen to the story behind the Mangala Gauri Vrata. http://www.hindilok.com/mangla-gauri-vrat-07201125280976010101.html http://www.hithokthi.com/content.php/464-Mangala-Gauri-Vrat Shri Gauri Astottara Satanamavali or 108 names of Mangala Gowri is the stotram to recite during Gauri Puja, especially on Mangala Gauri Puja, Maha Gouri Puja or Shodasa Gauri Puja. Om Murari priyardhamgyai namah Om Putra poutra varapradayai namah Om Punyayai namah Om Krupa prurnayai namah Om Kalyanyai namah Om Anchit yayai namah Om Tripurayai namah Om Trigunam bikayai namah Om Purushardha pradayai namah Om Satya dharma ratayai namah Om Sarva sakshinyai namah Om Shashamka rupinyai namah Om Sarasvatyai namah Om Virajayai namah Om Svahayai namah Om Svadhayai namah Om Pratyamgi rambikayai namah Om Aaryayai namah Om Dakshaenyai namah Om Deekshayai namah Om Sarvottamotta mayai namah Om Shivabhinama deyayai namah Om Sreevidyayai namah Om Pranavardha svarupinyai namah Om Hrinkaryai namah Om Naada rupayai namah Om Sundaryai namah Om Shodashakshara devatayai namah Om Mahagouryai namah Om Shyamalayai namah Om Chandyai namah Om Bhaga malinyai namah Om Bhagalayai namah Om Matrukayai namah Om Shulinyai namah Om Amalayai namah Om Annapurnayai namah Om Akhilagama samstut yayai namah Om Ambayai namah Om Bhanukoti sandyatayai namah Om Parayai namah Om Seetamshu kruta shekha rayai namah Om Sarvakala sumangalyai namah Om Soma shekharyai namah Om Amara samsev yayai namah Om Amrutai shvaryai namah Om Sukha sachi chudara sayai namah Om Balyaradita bhutidayai namah Om Hiranyayai namah Om Sukshmayai namah Om Haridra kumkuma radhyayai namah Om Sarvabhoga pradayai namah Om Markandeya varapradayai namah Om Sree nityagouree devatayai namah

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