Maṅgalā Gaurī
Śakti Pīṭha on Bhasmakuta hill
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the eighteen Mahā Śakti Pīṭhas, worshipped as the nurturing breast of the Devī.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A 15th-century structure on a far older hill shrine mentioned in the Padma Purāṇa.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Short flight of steps up the hill
- Navarātri and Pitṛpakṣa are busy
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Maṅgalā Gaurī, Gaya, GayaGaya Jn (GAYA) — 4 km
Gaya bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Gaya (GAY) — 14 km
Autos from Gaya station, 4 km.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Gaya
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Brahmayoni hill
- Bodh Gaya
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March