Mangal Dosha Puja is a Hindu ritual performed to alleviate or nullify the negative effects of Mangal Dosha, also known as Manglik Dosha, which is an astrological combination that occurs in someone’s birth chart due to the unfavorable positioning of the planet Mars (Mangal).
According to Vedic astrology, when Mars is placed in certain houses in a person’s birth chart (especially the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th houses), it is believed to create Mangal Dosha. This Dosha is associated with potential challenges in marriage and relationships, leading to obstacles, delays, or disruptions in married life and could also impact the spouse’s longevity.
Mangal Dosha Puja involves specific rituals, prayers, and offerings conducted by a qualified priest or astrologer to appease the planet Mars. The ceremony usually includes recitation of mantras, performing homas (fire rituals), offering special items like red cloth, lentils, red flowers, and other items associated with Mars to seek the planet’s positive energies and reduce its malefic effects.
This puja is often recommended for individuals who have Mangal Dosha in their birth charts before they enter into marriage, as it’s believed to mitigate the negative impacts on the marital life and overall well-being of the individual.
The purpose of Mangal Dosha Puja is to seek the blessings of Mars, pacify its influence, and bring harmony and stability to relationships, especially in marriage, by diminishing the adverse effects associated with this astrological combination.
