Yogas & Doshas

Mangal Dosha

मंगल दोष • Kuja Dosha

Mangal Dosha (Mars affliction) occurs when Mars occupies certain houses in the birth chart, potentially affecting marriage and partnerships.

What is Mangal Dosha?

Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha, मंगल दोष) — Mangal Dosha (Mars affliction) occurs when Mars occupies certain houses in the birth chart, potentially affecting marriage and partnerships.

Mangal Dosha, also called Kuja Dosha or Angaraka Dosha, is one of the most discussed conditions in Vedic astrology for marriage compatibility. It forms when Mars (Mangal) is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Lagna, Moon, or Venus. A person with Mangal Dosha is called 'Manglik.' The traditional belief is that a Manglik should marry another Manglik to neutralize the effects. However, modern Vedic astrology recognizes many cancellation conditions and notes that the severity varies greatly based on Mars's sign, aspects, and overall chart configuration. About 50% of all birth charts have some form of Mangal Dosha.

Examples

Mars in the 7th house from Lagna is considered the strongest Mangal Dosha position for marriage impact.
Mars in its own sign (Aries or Scorpio) in a Dosha position significantly reduces the negative effects.
If both partners are Manglik, the Dosha is considered neutralized.

Practical Application

For marriage analysis, check Mars's position from Lagna, Moon, and Venus. Evaluate cancellation conditions before declaring Mangal Dosha. If confirmed, specific remedies include Mangal Puja, donating red items on Tuesdays, and chanting Mars mantras.

Common Misconceptions

Mangal Dosha doesn't guarantee marriage failure — about 50% of people have it, and most marry successfully.
The severity varies enormously — Mars in its own sign or exaltation sign in a Dosha house is much milder.
There are 12+ recognized cancellation conditions that can significantly reduce or eliminate Mangal Dosha effects.

Related Terms

Doshaदोष
Gun Milanगुण मिलान
Grahaग्रह
Bhavaभाव

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mangal Dosha?

Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars is in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from Lagna, Moon, or Venus. It potentially affects marriage harmony, but severity depends on Mars's sign, aspects, and cancellation conditions.

How common is Mangal Dosha?

Very common — approximately 50% of all birth charts have Mangal Dosha when checked from Lagna, Moon, and Venus. This means it's not the rare, devastating condition popular culture suggests.

Must a Manglik marry a Manglik?

This is a traditional recommendation to neutralize the Dosha, but modern astrology considers the overall chart compatibility more important. Many successful marriages exist between Manglik and non-Manglik individuals.

What cancels Mangal Dosha?

Major cancellations include: Mars in own sign (Aries/Scorpio), Mars aspected by Jupiter, Mars in Cancer/Capricorn in certain houses, Mars conjunct benefics, and several other conditions. A qualified astrologer should assess cancellation.