Triveni Navgraha Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is a
famous shrine dedicated to Navgrahas or nine planets in Hindu astrology. The
shrine was earlier known as Shani Mandir. Triveni Navgraha Temple is situated on
Indore – Ujjain Road. The name Triveni because the temple it is on the
confluence of Shipra River and two other rivulets.
The Navgrahas are Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Surya,
Chandra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.
Those having trouble in their horoscope due to bad
positioning of one or more navgrahas get relief after offering prayers here.
Murtis worshipped in temple are unique as they are swayambhu
or that seems to have appeared on its own.
The shrine attracts thousands of devotees when Amavasya
falls on Shanivar – no moon day on Saturday.
The murti of Mangal in the shrine is believed to be powerful
and the deity is offered flowers, coconuts, mustard oil and vermilion. The
shrine attracts hundreds of devotees when Mangal falls on Tuesday or Mangalvar.