Manglik Dosha
Manglik Dosha is a Hindu astrological belief that is prevalent across India and Nepal. It is one of the most infamous doshas in Vedic astrology. Other names for it are ‘Kuja’, ‘Bhom’ or ‘Angarakha’ Dosha. It can affect both men and women equally. Many Hindus misunderstand the exact effects of this, but the Manglik Dosha meaning is actually quite simple. According to this belief, an individual born under the planet Mars (Mangal) will have bad fortune and a delayed marriage. He/she is also likely to have an unstable marriage with someone who does not have this Dosha. This is because an individual with this Dosha typically has an erratic, aggressive nature. Astrologers regard Mars as the cruelest planet and Mangal Dosha thus creates significant personality problems for the individual.
To check Mangal Dosha, one has to see the placement of Mars in 1st house, 2nd house, 4th house, 7th house, 8th house and 12th house in a horoscope. We consider Moon sign to check the Mangal Dosha.
Remedies For Mangal Dosha
There are many astrological remedies that can nullify or even reduce the effects of Mangal Dosha :
- Fasting On Tuesday – Observe a fast on Tuesday to nullify the effects of Mangal. Eat only Toor Dal (Split-Pigeon Dal) on this day to make this fast more effective.
- Marry Another Manglik – One Manglik individual should marry another Manglik to neutralize all negative Mangal Dosha effects.
- Chant Navagraha Mantra – A Manglik should devotedly chant Navagraha Mantra or Mangal Mantra every Tuesday. Recital of Hanuman Chalisa daily or chanting Gayatri Mantra 108 times in a day is also considered to be effective remedies for Mangal Dosha.
- Kumbh Vivah – Kumbh Vivah is a ritual that is performed when one person is a Manglik in a marriage. As per this custom, the Manglik individual is first made to marry a peepal tree or a banana tree or a silver/golden idol of Lord Vishnu. It is an effective remedy to negate the adverse effects of Mangal Dosha.
- Wear Red Coral Ring – The brilliant red colored gemstone, Coral, is astrologically associated with planet Mars. Wearing this gemstone can diminish the negative effects of Mangal. But, make sure to check the authenticity of the gem before wearing it.
- Make Offerings – There are certain things that you can offer or donate to please Mars. Offering things such as a dish cooked with red lentils, swords, red corals, knives or red silk on Tuesdays is an effective remedy for Mangal Dosha.