Mangal Dosha (Manglik Dosha) forms in the horoscope due to Mars' position, causing marriage obstacles. Learn its 4 types, symptoms, benefits, and puja-gem remedies. Consult experts like AstroYogi.
What is Mangal Dosha?
In astrology, Mangal Dosha appears during kundli analysis. It occurs when Mars is in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from Lagna, Moon Lagna, or Venus Lagna.
Mars signifies energy, courage, aggression; in these houses, it destroys marital happiness.
Dosha causes marital strife, delays, or partner harm risks. Debilitated/exalted Mars weakens it; effects intensify in Mars dasha.
Types of Mangal Dosha
Four main types based on Lagna:
Lagna Mangal Dosha: Mars from Lagna in 1,4,7,8,12—most powerful, fully affects marriage.
Chandra Mangal Dosha: From Moon Lagna—mental conflicts rise.
Shukra Mangal Dosha: From Venus Lagna—love relations break.
Nadi Mangal Dosha: In matching with Nadi—progeny loss.
Symptoms and Effects
Affected show anger, impulsiveness, quarrelsomeness. Key effects:
Marriage delays/instability.
Spouse discord, divorce risk.
Accidents, blood disorders, physical pain.
Career struggles but success through effort; intense in Rahu-Ketu dasha. Impacts family.
Benefits of Mangal Dosha
Not always negative: Grants courage, leadership, success:
Excels in army, sports, police.
Strong willpower overcomes obstacles.
Exalted Mars brings wealth; many successful entrepreneurs Manglik.
Remedies (Nivaran Upay)
Dosha removable. Effective remedies:
Tuesday Fast: Donate jaggery-chana, recite Hanuman Chalisa.
Gem: Wear coral (Moonga) in gold/copper on Tuesday in ring finger (astrologer advice).
Puja: Mangal Dosha Nivaran Puja Tuesdays; Kumbh Vivah (marry pot first).
Mantra: "Om Ang Angarakaya Namah" 108 times daily.
Donations: Red cloth, copper, masoor dal; water Peepal tree.
Others: Marry Kumbh sign or Manglik; kundli match 17+ of 18 gunas.
FAQ
What happens from Mangal Dosha?
Marriage hurdles, strife, health loss—but remedies remove.
How long does it last?
Intense in Mars dasha (7 years); lifelong remedies needed.
Permanent removal?
Kundli consultation, puja, gems.
When for puja?
Tuesday or Mrigashira Nakshatra.
Gem for Dosha?
Coral, 5-7 rattis, wear Tuesday.