The term Mangala in Hindu religion means auspicious, lucky or a good omen. It also means good fortune in Hinduism. Ashtamangala (eight auspicious symbols) are common in Hinduism. These symbols originated from early Hindu symbols of royalty, which were presented at the time of the coronation of a Hindu king. The ashtamangala are parasol, a pair of golden fish, great treasure vase, lotus, right turning conch, srivatsa (endless knot), banner of victory and wheel of dharma. Mangala Gauri is Shakti or Mother Goddess. She is the goddess of benevolence. We find numerous temples built for her, but the oldest is one at Gaya, Bihar, which finds mentions in Padma, Vayu and Agni Puranas. The traditional view holds that all women by their very nature are Mangala. At the top is the married woman, whose husband is alive and who has given birth to several children. She is called an auspicious woman, sumangali. In ritual terms, however, the devadasi (temple dancer) exceeds even t