Mangla Gauri Temple, Hindu temple in Gaya district, India

Mangla Gauri Temple stands on top of Mangalagauri hill in Gaya, facing east, and is reached by a flight of steps or a road. Its sanctum holds the symbol of the Goddess and finely carved ancient relief sculptures, with a smaller mandapa in front and a courtyard fire pit for the homa ritual. The complex also contains two minor Shiva shrines and images of Mahishasura Mardini, Durga and Dakshina Kali.

The present temple dates to the 15th century. It is named among the eighteen Maha Shakta Peethas and is cited in the Padma Purana, Vayu Purana, Agni Purana, Devi Bhagavata Purana and Markandeya Purana, as well as in tantric works. It stands as a Shakta shrine within Gaya, a pilgrimage centre dominated by Vishnu worship.

Mangalagauri is worshipped here as the goddess of benevolence, and prayers are offered for the fulfilment of wishes. Devotees gather in large numbers during Shravan month and Navaratri, and the courtyard fire pit is used for the homa ritual.

The temple stands on top of Mangalagauri hill and is reached by a flight of steps, with a road also giving access to the summit. The complex is entered through a courtyard where the homa fire pit sits. Pilgrim traffic peaks during Shravan month and Navaratri, when thousands of devotees come to Gaya.

The temple is counted among the eighteen Maha Shakta Peethas, and the sources record that a piece of Sati's body is believed to have fallen here. Mangalagauri is worshipped as the goddess of benevolence, and prayers are offered to her for the fulfilment of wishes.