Bhaat Puja at Mangal Nath Mandir Ujjain
The traditional bhat offering made to Mangal Dev at the temple regarded as his birthplace — customarily performed for a Manglik kundli before marriage, in the yajman’s own name and gotra.
What Bhaat Puja is
Bhaat Puja takes its name from bhaat — cooked rice — which is offered to Mangal Dev along with the prescribed samagri. It is among the oldest of the anushthan performed at Mangal Nath Mandir, and it is the form of worship most closely identified with this temple in particular.
The puja is customarily undertaken where the kundli carries Mangal dosh, and most often in the period before a marriage. Families have come to Ujjain for the bhat anushthan for generations, precisely because the tradition holds that Mangal Dev took birth on this ground.
भात पूजा क्या है
भात पूजा में मंगल देव को भात अर्थात पके हुए चावल का भोग अर्पित किया जाता है, साथ ही विधि अनुसार अन्य सामग्री भी समर्पित की जाती है। मंगलनाथ मंदिर उज्जैन में यह अनुष्ठान अत्यंत प्राचीन परंपरा से जुड़ा हुआ है।
मान्यता के अनुसार यह स्थान मंगल देव का जन्म स्थल है, इसीलिए मांगलिक कुंडली वाले यजमान विवाह से पूर्व यहाँ भात पूजा कराने आते हैं। पूजा मंदिर के पंडित जी द्वारा यजमान के नाम एवं गोत्र से संपन्न कराई जाती है। मंगलवार का दिन इस अनुष्ठान हेतु विशेष माना जाता है।
How the anushthan is performed
- Sankalp taken in the yajman’s own name and gotra.
- Ganesh pujan and the preliminary rites.
- Bhaat arpan — the offering of bhaat to Mangal Dev with the prescribed samagri.
- Mangal mantra jaap according to the vidhi maintained at this temple.
- Abhishek of the ancient Shiva linga within the complex.
- Aarti and prasad to conclude.
The anushthan generally runs between one and two hours and is performed within the temple’s puja window of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please note. Bhaat Puja is performed as a matter of faith and shraddha according to traditional Vedic vidhi. No cure, remedy or specific worldly outcome is claimed or guaranteed.
Booking
Call the temple on +91 9826690556 with the yajman’s full name and gotra, and the birth details if the puja follows from a kundli. The pandit ji will set the muhurat and confirm what the samagri arrangement will be. Tuesdays and Bhaumvati Amavasya fill early, so book ahead for those.
Many yajman have the Bhaat Puja alongside the Mangal Dosh Nivaran Puja; the pandit ji can advise which is appropriate for your kundli.
Bhaat Puja — frequently asked
What is Bhaat Puja?
Bhaat Puja is a traditional anushthan in which bhaat — cooked rice — is offered to Mangal Dev along with the prescribed samagri. At Mangal Nath Mandir it is among the oldest of the rituals performed, and is customarily undertaken for a Manglik kundli, most often before marriage.
Why is Bhaat Puja associated with Mangal Nath Mandir?
The temple is traditionally revered as the birthplace of Mangal Dev, and the bhat offering is the customary form of worship made to him at this place. Families carrying a Manglik kundli have come here for the bhaat anushthan for generations.
When is Bhaat Puja usually performed?
Most commonly before a marriage in a Manglik kundli. Tuesday is the traditional day, and Bhaumvati Amavasya carries particular significance. The puja is performed within the temple’s window of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
How long does Bhaat Puja take?
The anushthan generally runs between one and two hours, depending on the sankalp and the accompanying rites.
What is needed to book Bhaat Puja?
The yajman’s full name and gotra, and the birth details if the puja follows from a kundli. Call +91 9826690556 and the temple pandit ji will set the muhurat and confirm the samagri.