Mangal or Manglik Dosha Effects and Remedies

If the number of inauspicious planets in the male’s 1st, 4th, 7th, and 8th houses is more significant than that in the woman’s chart, the Mangal dosha is cancelled. The placement of Mars in the houses of Mercury and Venus can also cancel the Mangal dosha.

Manglik or Mangal Dosha Rules

In a Horoscope, the position of Mars in any of the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th houses is known as Manglik / Kuja Dosha. Kuja imparts materialistic and aggressive nature to persons. To balance this Manglik (person with Kuja dosha) is married to another Manglik as this is a way to minimize the aggressive interactions between the couple.

The positions of Kuja in horoscope impact a person in various aspects which are

• 2nd house indicating family bond,
• 4th house indicating happiness and comforts.
• 7th house indicating husband and marital expectations,
• 8th house imparting drastic decision making, health, and spouse relation
• 12th house indicating marital joys.

Manglik Dosha Remedies Before After Marriage

Common remedies suggested by astrologers include Subramanyashwara Pooja, Kuja Graha Dana Pariharam, Manglik Danam (donations), Japam is done if the planet is a yoga karaka for ascendant and danam in the other case and many other alternate rituals to minimize the ill-effects. Though remedy is not a solution, it can help to handle the situations with ease. Remedies are unique depending on horoscope and approach an astrologist for suggestions.

Manglik or Mangal Dosha Effect on Marriage

As discussed in the beginning, Kuja (Mars) is the planet karaka for marriage in a girl’s chart especially If this planet is not well placed, the relationship with the husband is affected. There are chances of regular quarrels and misunderstandings, reduction in marital joys, etc. Here, we have to counter with sextile or trine of a girl’s square aspect planets at her horoscope with any other big planets from boys’ horoscope. This annihilates the Kuja dosha, which is sometimes possible with the boy’s horoscope also. But if the link is with negative planets like Rahu, there might be a delay in having children.

Manglik or Mangal Dosha Cancellation

Having a balancing beneficial planet at an angle of 120° degrees or any appropriate angle (this is calculated by an astrologer) not only minimizes the Kuja dosha but can also voidify it.

A powerful trine aspect with the compatible plants also minimizes or voids the effect. Western aspects of the girl and the boy are considered and cross-checked for the angle between the planets in their horoscopes regarding the other person’s.

This enables us to find the exact positioning and the conditions created by these effects. Matching or linking with stronger planets at required houses and angles will balance the Mangalik Dosha (expectations) effect.

There are certain exceptions for Kuja dosha considering various planets positions and Western Aspects.

Kuja is the ascending lord for Aries and Scorpio resulting in no dosham for this case. When Mars is elevated in Capricorn or his own House, there is no effect of Kuja dosha.

Traditional 36 guna ponthana for a better marriage

Natal Horoscope or Kundli of girl and boy are matched before proceeding towards marriage. There are eight aspects in the birth chart (called koota) which have certain points and in total, they are 36 in number out of which at least an 18-point match is required to proceed further.

1. Jaati / Varna: It determines the propensities of individuals marrying. As we know there are four varnas Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. These show the spiritual compatibility of the guy and girl and the effect of their ego on the relationship. A maximum of one point is allotted to this category.
2. Vashya: It ascertains the person who dominates the relationship. It calculates mutual interaction/attraction and the equation of marriage.A person comes under any of the five categories

• Nara (Human),
• Vanachara (Wild animals like lion, tiger),
• Chatushpada (Small animals like deer),
• Jalachara (Sea creatures like fish) and
• Keetaka (Insects).

The nature of the persons is determined by the nature of the animal they represent and hence balance in the relationship is calculated. It is allotted a maximum of two points.

3. Tara: Tara is the birth star. There are 27 stars starting with Ashwini and ending with Revathi. This indicates the total lifespan of the relationship. It determines the way they both understand and tend to each other. This gives a maximum of three points.
4. Yoni: This measures the level of intimacy and mutual love in the relationship. This determines the way the man and wife approach each other after marriage. The bonding and mutual approach in the relationship. This is classified into 14 animals, which are Cow, Dog, Cat, Rat, Horse, Lion, Sheep, Snake, Buffalo, Tiger, Elephant, Deer, Mongoose, Monkey. For example, if one of them is a cat and the other is a dog, it indicates a constant fight between them (Both the animals are enemies). A maximum of four points is given by this category.
5. Graha Maitri: This decides the compatibility in the family life i.e., mental compatibility, natural friendship, affection, and bonding in the family. It also indicates the moon’s sign compatibility between the couple. It contributes to a maximum of five points.
6. Gana: Gana indicates the temperament and behavior differences in the couple. There are three ganas: Deva (god, indicates satva guna – light, bliss, and goodness), Manava (Human, indicating Rajo guna – passion and motion) and Rakshasa (Demon, indicating Tamo guna – inertia and darkness). This indicates the interpersonal relationship among the couple and their approach to saving and maintaining their relationship. Six points (maximum) are given by the elements of gana.
7. Rashi: This is determined by the position of boy’s planets in different houses with respect to the girl’s birth chart. This is a sign of love and emotional attachment in the marriage. Twelve zodiac signs are considered for matchmaking and marriages are approved between the compatible signs. It is also called as Bhakoota and gives a maximum of seven points.>
8. Nadi: It is related to the physical and mental health and reproduction of the couple. It is said that individuals with similar nadi mustn’t marry as the children may face physical and mental troubles. Three nadis are Aadi Nadi (Vata), Madhya Nadi (Pitta), and Anthya Nadi (Kapha). It is most crucial in matchmaking as it contributes to a maximum of 8 points.

Guna Ponthana is really important in determining the nature and compatibility of marriage. Out of 36 points, the number of points to be attained determine the compatibility of the marriage are

• <18 points – not recommended for marriage (Poor)
• 18 to 24 points – Acceptable match (Average)
• 24 to 32 – Best match (Above average)
• >32 – Excellent match (Ideal) – Very rare

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