What is Manglik Dosh?

Introduction

Mangal Dosh, also known by several names such as Manglik Dosha, Kuja Dosha, Chevvai/Sevvai Dosham in Tamil, is considered as a most influential Dosha within one's horoscope. In North India, Mars is also called by the planet Mangal whereas in South India, it is given a name as "Chevvai or Sevvai".

In Vedic Astrology, some planets Sun, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu are considered as Malefic in nature whereas planet Mars is a cruel planet. It shows the person about reality in a cruel yet truthful way. However, it also makes a person very grounded. Before going ahead with the Mangal Dosha, let's discuss about planet Mars first:

What is planet Mars in Vedic Astrology?

Mars, the planet that results in Mangal Dosh, is a Commander in Chief in celestial cabinet. It has a fighting capability. It operates like a soldier. It always wants to hold a gun to shoot somebody at any time because of its fighting behaviour. Mars only wants to keep a watchful eye over his enemies without thinking too much. The reason being, it is considered an aggressive planet.

People who are influenced by Mars nature, they do possess some type of these traits in their personality. It is also called as "God of War". It is the planet which causes energy, aggression, anger, desires etc. into person's life.

Mars also indicates the attraction between the two opposite sexes. Because of this nature, it plays very prominent role in marriages of people. Though it provides desire and energy within a person, but it could be malefic as well or marital life.

It is considered malefic as it's very cruel planet. It given fighting capability to the couple which can cause separation and dissatisfaction among them. Hence, it plays a important role in kundli matching.

What is Manglik Dosh?

Let's understand what leads to it. If the planet Mars is placed in the 12th, 1st, 4th, 7th or 8th house from Lagna or Ascendant, then it creates Mangal Dosha in one's Birth Chart. The second house is also considered for Sevvai Dosham as per South Indian Astrologers.

Mangal Dosha is evaluated through the Lagna Chart, Moon Sign Chart and Venus Chart. If Mars occupies the above-specified houses in person's natal chart, then it will be considered as "High manglik Dosha". If it is occupying these houses in any one of these charts, then it is generally considered as "Low Manglik Dosha".

Manglik dosha has greater significance at the time of marriage as it is essential parameter which needs to be analysed carefully while matching horoscope. By doing so, compatibility between two partners can be ensured in order to have happy married life. It is believed that if a person has any kind of Manglik Dosha present in his birth chart then he might get unhappiness after marriage.

The malefic effects of Mars will be cancelled if planet Mars in your Kundali is being aspected by the benefic planets such as Jupiter or Venus.

Types of Manglik Dosha

• High Mangal Dosha (Purna Manglik): If Mars is positioned in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th houses from Natal Chart, Moon Chart and Venus Chart, then it will be considered as High Manglik Dosha. A person might go through many hardships in his life.
• Low Mangal Dosha (Anshik Manglik): If Mars is positioned in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th houses from any one of these three charts such as Natal Chart, Moon Chart and Venus Chart, then it will be considered as Low Manglik Dosha or "Partial Manglik Dosha". It might be nullified after the age of 28, according to some astrologers.

Sometimes, it is also considered as it the planet Mars is aspected by the benefic planet such as Jupiter or Venus, then this Dosha is cancelled in your birth chart.

Common Traits for Mangal Dosha

• Both Genders (Males and Females) could have Mangal Dosha in their kundali.
• People born with this Dosha tend to be fiery, aggressive, and hot-tempered in nature.
• It gives rise to a competitive ability within the person which may cause arguments with the partner or take your partner as your competitor.
• Mangal Dosha could affect the marital life of a person, due to this reason discord and tension occur in marital life.
• It delays the marriage of a person.
• If marriage happens between two Mangliks, then the negative effects of Mars would be nullified.
• If Dosh is High, then one's financial and married life may suffer or adversely affected.

Effects of Mangal Dosha based on Home Placement

• If it is placed in first house, they it might cause conflict in marital life.
• If Mars is placed in second house, it might cause trouble to family and ultimately again the marriage life.
• If the same planet is place in the fourth house, then it might cause trouble to the professional front.
• If it is placed in seventh house, then it might increase the dominance within the person which may lead to the disharmony in a relationship.
• If the same planet occupies the eight house, it might lead to the loss of paternal property.
• If it is placed in twelfth house, it might cause to the mental stress and hence the family life would be affected.

Remedies of Kuja Dosha

People born under this dosha suffer from many problems regarding marriage. They might find it hard to find the right partner. If nothing goes well in relationship, then it might lead to the divorce and separation. However, there are a few remedies defined to nullify the negative influence of planet Mars. Let's take a look at the remedies mentioned below:

• The effects of Mangal Dosha could be nullified through the worship of Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays.
• Manglik people must do Kumbh Vivah. For that, they must marry first to a Peepal Tree, banana tree or silver/gold coin in order to nullify the negative effects of Mangal. It will take all the negative influence of Mars energy and individual will be free from Mangal Dosha. Later on, they could perform marriage with anyone without any harm.
• If any person is suffering with the "Anshik or Partial Manglik Dosha", then he should perform puja in any temple for "Mangal Shanti".
• One must visit to the Navgraha Temple to reduce the negative effects of Mars. It is considered an auspicious place to visit for Manglik people.
• One should do fasting on every Tuesdays.
• One should worship to Lord Vishnu in order to get rid of this Dosha.
• One must chant Mantras and visit temples on regular basis for better results.
• One might wear gemstones advised by an astrologer.

Hence, Mars is the planet which very important for a person because of its energy and passion. Individual with weak Mars also does not have courage to tackle any situation. It is compulsory to have strong Mars in Horoscope. Again it is necessary to check Manglik Dosha present in your Kundali in order to get happy married life.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from the negative influence of Mangal Dosha, reach out to Astrochitra for expert astrological guidance. Our team can help you understand your horoscope and suggest suitable remedies to reduce the dosha's effects.