Karka Rekha is said to pass through the center of the
Shivalinga in the Mangalnath
Temple . It is said that
the first meridian passes the earth through here.
Apart from the main Shivling, the sanctum sanctorum of Mangalnath Temple has also an image of Shiva in his
Mahadev manifestation.
Mangalnath is also one among the 84 Mahadevas.
The murti of Mangalnath built from a single stone is found
in the main temple complex. Murti of Bhaumeshwari, mother of Mangal, is located
north of the temple.
The murti of Prudvi Devi is also located in the temple
complex.
Special pujas are performed here to alleviate mangal dosh.
The most important day in the temple is Tuesday.