Mangal Dosh is a astrological condition that occurs if Mars is the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of vedic astrology lunar chart. A person born in the presence of this condition is termed a Manglik. This condition is believed by some superstitious people to be devastating for Marriage, Causing Discomfort and Tension in relationship, Leading to separation and divorce, and in some case it is believed to cause untimely death of one spouse. This is attributed to the “Fiery” nature of this planet. If two manglik marry, the negative effects are believed to cancel each other out. However, mars is not the only planet in vedic astrology that is supposed to affect the relation and these effects should be seen broader perspective of overall astrological compatibility.

There is also a belief that the negative consequences for a single mangalik marriage can be resolved, if the mangalik first performs a ceremony caused a Kumbh Vivah, in which the manglik “ Marries a Banana Tree , A Pepal Tree, or an icon of Vishnu. Some believe that one Manglik should only marry another Manglik , the idea being that two negatives cancel each other out, creating a positive. Although there are “Pooja” that can be constructed to allow Manglik and Non-Manglik to marry each other. An increasing number of individuals are placing less emphasis on such pseudo-scientific concepts during the selection of a Life Partners, As evidenced from the data from online Matrimony Sites.

1. About Mangal Dosh

2. What is Mangal Dosh , Manglik Kundli?
3. What precautions to be taken while checking the position of the mars in the horoscope?
4. Under what circumstances the “Mangal Dosh” is not considered “Dosh”?
5. Under what circumstances mars is treated as mild?
6. Why is it considered as a drawback during marriage?
7. What situtions in the horoscope of the spouse is treated as matching with the horoscope having “Mangal Dosh”?
8. Importance of Mangal (mars) in the 21st century?

When mars is located in any of the houses shown in the Horoscope, the Horoscope is said to have “Mangal Dosh”, i.e. If mars is in First house, Fourth, Seventh, Eight or Twelvth house person is having “Mangal Dosh”.

• First and foremost the Horoscope must be “Bhavachalit Kundli” and not the general Lagna Kundli.
• It is advisable to consult an expert astrologer in taking decision in case of Mangal Dosh.

1. If mars is “Neech“ i.e in Cancer.
2. If mars is in the enemy house i.e in Gemini or Virgo.
3. If mars is “Astangat” extinguished i.e. near sun.
4. If mars is in Aries in 1st house.
5. If mars is in Scorpion in 4th house .
6. If mars is in Capricorn in 7th house
7. If mars is in Leo in 8th house.
8. If mars is in Sagittarius in 12th house.