In Vedic astrology, planet Mars is also called Mangal or Kuja Graha and mangal dosha is one commonly found doshas. An individual is said to be growing through mangal dosha when planet Mars is situated in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house in his/her horoscope. Those people who are under the influence of this dosha are called Mangliks.

Mangal dosha is known by other names like Angarika dosha, Bhom dosha and kuja dosha. The characteristics of Mangal dosha are,

• Both men and women can be the victims of this dosha.
• People with mangal dosha are short tempered and this sometimes will put them into trouble.
• It is said that people with this dosha are like fire hence using their energy in the proper way is very much vital else it can be misused.
• Manglik people will see variations in their business and career.
• This dosha will affect the married life and individuals will be mentally disturbed.

However, as per Vedic astrology, if a man with mangal dosha marries a woman who also has mangal dosha in her horoscope, then the mangal effects will be nullified. Also, it is stated that mangal dosha will vanish if the person is born on Tuesday.

Below are given the mangal dosha effects on an individual:

• If planet Mars is positioned in the first house of a person’s horoscope, it signifies that the married life of the person will be disturbed. There won’t be cordial relationship between husband and wife.
• The second of a person’s horoscope indicates family and if Mars is present in this house then there won't be harmony at home.
• 4th house of the horoscope is related to career and with Mars in this house growth and improvement in professional life would be very less and these people will also face financial crisis.
• With Mars in the 7th house, the person will be high on energy and at the same time very dominating. This behaviour will lessen the opportunities coming towards them.
• Individuals with Mars in the 8th house will be lethargic and will find it difficult to cope with day to day situations.
• Mars positioned in the 12th house of a person’s horoscope signifies trouble from enemies.

As every problem has a solution even there are remedies for mangal dosha which are as follows:

• One has to fast on Tuesdays to get rid of the mangal dosha
• Reciting mantras related to Mars will give you the much needed peace of mind
• Wearing a suitable gemstones in the form of a ring or a pendant will reduce the ill effects of Mars
• Visiting Hanuman temples and Navagraha temples is also very effective in coming out of the malefic effects of Mars.