Mangal Dosha (Mars Flow) : Meaning, Effects, Remedies And Misconcept
Manglik Dosha: Manglik Dosha is one of the commonly discussed topic In India. Many families are worry about this problem thinking that it will bring several problems in marriage. let’s clear all your doubts.
What is Manglik Dosha?
Mangalik Dosha/ Mangal Dosha happens when the planet Mars (Mangal) is placed in certain houses of your kundali (birth chart). According to Vedic astrology, When Mars is present in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the birth chart, the person is having Mangal Dosha.
Such people are known as Mangliks. This placement of Mars is believed to cause imbalances in relationships, especially marriage, due to the strong and fiery energy of the planet.
Why Mars Causes a Dosha?
Mars is a hot, aggressive, and energetic planet. When placed in sensitive houses related to marriage, emotions, and domestic life, it creates
- Misunderstanding between partners
- Dominating nature
- Anger and ego issues
- Delay in marriage
- Separation or emotional distance
But remember, not all Mangliks face these problems. It depends on the overall birth chart, planetary combinations, and strength of Mars. A qualified astrologer can check how strong or weak the Mangal Dosha is.
Mangal Dosha and Marriage
In Indian tradition, kundali matching is done before marriage to ensure compatibility. If one partner is Manglik and the other is not, it is believed there can be imbalance in the relationship.
However, if both partners are Manglik, the dosha cancels out in many cases. This is called Manglik Matching.
There are also other yogas in the chart that cancel or reduce the effect of Mangal Dosha, such as:
- Mars placed with benefic planets
- Strong Jupiter or Venus
- Being born on Tuesday
- Low intensity of Mars
So, having Mangal Dosha is not a lifetime problem. Proper analysis is very important.
Common Misconceptions About Mangal Dosha
- All Mangliks have bad marriages – Not true. Many Mangliks have happy married lives.
- Marriage must be avoided at all cost – Again, not true. With remedies and proper matching, marriage can be successful.
- It affects everyone the same way – The effect varies from person to person.
Remedies for Mangal Dosha
If you or your partner have Mangal Dosha, don’t panic. Astrology also gives remedies. Some common solutions include:
- Kumbh Vivah – Symbolic marriage with a tree or idol before real marriage.
- Chanting Hanuman Chalisa – Mars is controlled by Lord Hanuman.
- Fasting on Tuesdays – Helps calm down Mars energy.
- Wearing coral gemstone – If astrologically suitable.
- Performing Mangal Shanti puja – Special prayers to reduce dosha.
- Donate red items like lentils, clothes, or jaggery – Especially on Tuesday.
These remedies must always be done under the guidance of an experienced astrologer.
