Mangalik dosha

Mangal Dosha, also known as Vatastha Dosha, is one of the most important Mangalik dosha, kuja dosha and chevvai/sevvai dosham in tamil are considered as the most influential dosha within one's horoscopes. Marsis is also known by the planet Managala in North India and Chevvai or Sevva in South India.

Few planets, namely Sun, Saturn, Rama & Ketu, are considered as malefics in nature whereas planet Mars, which rules the heart and head, is a cruel planet. It shows the person the truth in a cruel way, but it doesn't show them the whole truth. However, it also means they're very down to earth.

What is planet Mars in Vedic Astrology?

Mars, the planet which causes mangal dosh, is a commander in chief in celestial cabinet. It has a fighting power. It acts like a warrior. It always wants to hold a gun to shoot somebody at any time due to its fighting behaviour. Mars only wants to look after his enemies without thinking too hard. The reason being, people consider it as an aggressive planet.

People who are influenced by the Mars nature tend to have certain traits in their personality. It is also known as "God of War". It is the planet that causes energy, aggression, and anger into one's life.

Mars also represents the magnetism between opposites. It plays an important role in marriages because of its nature. Though it gives desire and energy within a married couple, but it can be harmful as well.

It is evil because it's very cruel planet It gives fighting ability and causes separation and dissatisfaction between couples. Hence it plays an important role in Kundli matching.

What is Manglik Dosh?

You already know how you can check if you have Manglika Dosha using our Manglika Dosha calculator given above Let's understand what makes it happen. If the planet Marsis placed in the 12th house, 1sthouse, 4th house, 7th house, or 8th house from Lagna or Ascendant, then it forms Mangala Dosha in one's birth chart. Second house is also considered for Sevvai Dosham according to South Indian Astrologers.

Mangal Dosha can be seen through the lagna chart, moon sign chart and venus chart. If Mars occupies above the houses in one's nativity chart, then it will considered as "high Manglik dosha" If it is occupying any of these houses in any one chart, then it will be classified as "low manglik dosha."

Mangal Dosha has greater significance at times of marriage as it is an important factor which needs to be taken into account when matching horoscopes. By doing so, you can ensure compatibility between two partners in order to have a happy married life. If a person has any kind Manglik Dosha present at birth, he may face troubles during marriage.

If Mars in your Kundali has an aspect from benefic planets like Jupiter or Vesta, then the malefic effects of the Mars will be cancelled out.

Types of Manglik Dosha

If Mars is placed within 1st, 2nd 4th, 7th or 8th houses from Natal chart, Moon chart or Venus chart, it will be considered as high Mangal Dosha. A person may face many hardships in his life

When Mars is placed in 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th,7 th,8 th or 12 th house from any one of these 3 charts like Natal Chart,Moon Chart and Venus Chart, it will be considered as low Mangal Dosha or "partial Manglik Dosha". Some astrologers believe that it may be nullified after 28 years old.

You can use AstroSage's Manglika Dosha calculator to determine whether you're having a high or low intensity of Manglika Dosha. If Mars is aspected by Jupiter or Venus, then this Doshamay be cancelled in your birth chart, but if Mars is aspected by Saturn, then this Dosha may not be cancelled in your birthchart.

Common Traits for Mangal Dosha
  • Both males and females can have mangal dosha in their kundli.
  • Those born with Pitta Dosha are fiery, passionate and hot-tempered.
  • It makes one feel superior to others, which leads to arguments with partners or taking partners as competitors.
  • Mangal Dosha affects the marital life of a man, due to the reason that discord and tension occur in his marital life. It postpones the marriage of an individual
  • If marriage occurs between Mangliks, then their negative effects on each other would be nullified.
  • If Dosh is High, then person's financial and married life may suffer or adversely affected.
Effects of Mangal Dosha based on House Placement
  • If it is placed in first house, then it may cause conflicts in marital life.
  • If Mars is placed in second house, it may cause trouble to family and ultimately again the marriage life.
  • If the same planet is placed in fourth house, then it may cause trouble to the professional front.
  • If it is placed in seventh house, then it may increase the dominance within the person which may lead to the disharmony in a relationship.
  • If the same planet occupies the eighth house, it may lead to the loss of paternal property.
  • If it is placed in twelfth house, it may cause to the mental stress and hence the family life would be affected.
Remedies of Kuja Dosha

People born under this doshic combination tend to suffer from many marital problems. They have trouble finding the right partner. If something doesn't go well in a relationship, it could lead to the divorce and/or separation. There are some remedies defined to neutralize the negative influences of planet Mars. Let's look at the following list for remedies:

  • The effects of Vata dosha can be nullified by worshipping Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays.
  • Manglice should do kumbh vivah. To get rid of the negative effects of Mangala, they should marry first with a Peepal tree, banana tree or silver / gold coin. It will take away all the negative influences of Mars energy and the person will be free from Mars dosha. Later on, they will be able to marry anyone without any harm.
  • If anyone is suffering from "Anshik or partial Manglik dosha", then they must perform puja at any temple for "Manga l Shanti".
  • You should visit the Navagraha temple to reduce the negative effects from Mars. It is an auspitious place for Manglik people.
  • You need to fast on Tuesdays.
  • One must worship to Lord Vishnu in order to get rid of this Dosha.
  • You should chant mantras and visit temples regularly for better results.
  • You might be advised by an astrologer to wear gemstones.
  • Hence Mars is the most important planet for a person because it gives them energy and passion. A person with weak Mars is not courageous enough to face any situation. It is important to have strong Mars in your horoscope. It is also important to check if you have a Mangal Dosha present in your Kundali in order to get a happy married life.