मंगल दोष पूजा उज्जैन

What Is Mangal Dosh?

In Vedic astrology, Mangal Dosh, also called Manglik Dosh, is a combination in which Mars (Mangal) sits in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of the birth chart. Astrologers consider it mainly while matching kundlis for marriage. It is a traditional belief, and a pandit looks at the whole chart because several conditions are said to reduce or cancel the effect. Many people with this combination are happily married.

Why Mangalnath Temple in Ujjain?

Mangalnath Temple in Ujjain is dedicated to Mangal, and devotees believe that it is the birthplace of Mars according to the Puranas. The temple stands on the banks of the Shipra, and many devotees visit on Tuesdays to offer prayers. The Mangal Dosh puja is commonly performed here and at nearby ghats.

Steps of the Puja

• Sankalp: name, gotra and purpose.
• Ganesh and Navgrah pujan.
• Mangal pujan: worship of Mars with red flowers, red cloth and offerings.
• Mantra jaap: commonly the Mangal beej mantra, “Om Kram Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaya Namah”.
• Havan and purnahuti.
• Bhaat puja: an offering of cooked rice to Mangal, done at Mangalnath Temple by many families.

Related Rituals

In some traditions, a Kumbh Vivah (symbolic marriage with a pot) or Ark Vivah (with the Arka plant) is performed before marriage, as advised by the pandit, along with the Mangal Dosh puja. You can read about the Bhaat puja on our Mangal Bhaat Puja page.

Best Days

Tuesdays are dedicated to Mars, and many devotees choose a Tuesday. Angarak Chaturthi, when Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, is another day that devotees prefer. The pandit helps to choose the date by the panchang.

Simple Practices

• Visit a Hanuman temple on Tuesdays, since Lord Hanuman is closely worshipped on this day.
• Recite the Hanuman Chalisa.
• Donate red lentils (masoor dal) or sweets to the needy, as per your capacity.

Factors That Astrologers Consider

Pandits do not decide on Mangal Dosh from one factor. As per tradition, the effect is considered lighter when Mars is in its own sign (Aries or Scorpio) or in its exalted sign (Capricorn), when Jupiter looks at Mars, or when both partners have a similar Mars placement. Mars is also checked from the Moon and from Venus in the chart. This is why a personal reading is more useful than a general rule.

Talking About It in the Family

If a proposal is affected by Mangal Dosh, it helps to discuss the kundli openly with both families and ask an experienced pandit to explain the details in simple language. Many families go ahead with the marriage after the pandit’s guidance and a puja, while giving priority to the character, values and understanding of the couple.

Visiting Mangalnath

Mangalnath Temple is on the bank of the Shipra, a short drive from the city centre. Tuesdays are busy, so many families reach early. Check the temple timings before you travel, and arrange a stay in Ujjain if you plan to combine the puja with darshan at Mahakaleshwar.

How Mangal Dosh Is Checked in a Kundli

A pandit looks at the position of Mars (Mangal) in the birth chart. As per tradition, Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house is usually discussed as Mangal Dosh, and some pandits also check the 2nd house. The sign Mars is in, the planets that look at it, and the partner’s chart all change how the pandit reads it, so a kundli should be checked by someone who can explain the reasoning rather than judged from one line.

Mangal Dosh Puja in Ujjain: What to Ask Before You Book

Before you fix a date, ask the pandit which puja is advised for your kundli, where it will be held, how long it usually takes, who needs to be present and what you need to bring. Ask for the fee and what it covers in advance, so there is nothing to discuss on the day. You can ask these on a call with Pandit Yogesh Vyas on 9009320644.

Other Puja Pages and Booking Help

If you are planning more than one ritual, read about Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja booking in Ujjain, Navgrah Shanti Puja in Ujjain, Rudrabhishek Puja in Ujjain and Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap in Ujjain. You can also see every puja on the Puja Services page, or read how to book a Mangal Bhaat Puja in Ujjain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does everyone with Mangal Dosh need a puja?

It is a matter of faith and the pandit’s advice after studying the kundli.

Can the puja be done after marriage?

Yes. Many families perform it at any stage, for peace and harmony.

How do I book?

Call Pandit Yogesh Vyas on 9009320644 for the details.