Maa Jhanjiri Mangala Temple Cuttack

MAA JHANJIRI MANGALA TEMPLE

Cuttack, Odisha, India

Goddess

The main deity of this temple is Goddess Maa Mangala, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.

Interesting Facts

Keeping in mind with the security, the self-manifested idol of the Goddess is kept safe in the garbhagriha and is only accessed by the priests. It is taken out twice a year on the occasion of Navaratri.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Badambadi Bus Stand	2 KM	18004194287
Cuttack Junction	3 KM	139
Biju Patnaik International Airport	30 KM	916742596322

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Cuttack Junction	3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Biju Patnaik International Airport	30 KM	916742596322

Architecture

Temple was constructed in Odisha style of architecture with shikaras and domes.

Religious Significance

According to legend, the present piece of land, where the holy temple is located, was lying in forest before. It is believed that once a priest used to live in that forest and many time he saw one lady with wearing full of ornaments roaming around the forest. Many times the priest tried to ascertain who she was but he failed. One day he got the chance to know who is she and when he asked the lady to turn back and to show her face then the lady suddenly turned into a stone. On the same night, the Goddess "Mangala" appeared in his dream and requested him to make a small temple for her. After that the priest and the villagers worshiped the goddess named Maa Mangala. Maa Jhanjiri Mangala named by one person when Maa Mangala saved him from the high sunny day when he was going to die by the Sun's heat (In Odiya Jhanji).

History

The temple was built in 10th century A.D.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757