In Vedic astrology, there are few controversial things which are often exaggerated, distorted and misrepresented with regard to its adverse effects on the native. Manglik Dosha is one of them. The Manglik dogma is so prevalent that matrimonial newspaper classifieds actually have separate column for boys and girls with Manglik dosha. Even online matrimonial sites are offering special section for Mangliks. Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha is considered one of the most dreaded ones in Hindu marriages.

A person who is a Manglik simply means that Mars is present in the birth chart in particular houses. When Mars is located at the 1,4,7,8,12th house from the ascendant (Lagna), Chandra Lagna (moon sign) in Lagna Kundali, Chandra Kundali or Navmansha Kundali the Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha is formed. The Manglik Dosha affects the native in matrimonial matters.

Mangliks are perceived to be courageous, strong, sharp, focused and disciplined. It is believed that two Mangliks are better placed in terms of compatibility because of their similar natures and temperament.

Whist considering the marriage compatibility between a boy and girl, even if all other attributes match but there is a mismatch in the Manglik status, the marriage between them will be considered inappropriate.

It is believed that a Manglik should only marry another Manglik, the idea being that two negatives Manglik Doshas cancel each other out, creating a positive. There are different views by scholars in astrology on determining if a person is Manglik or otherwise. In south India Mars in the second house is also considered a Manglik. Manglik dosha is called or Kuja Dosha, Bhom Dosha or Angaraka Dosha also.

Cancellation Of Manglik Dosha

The Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha is said to be canceled in a birth chart of a native if

• Aries, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Pisces and Aquarius signs and/or Lagnas if Mars is placed in these.


• Mars is in the 2nd house, the signs of Gemini and Virgo


• Mars is in the 4th house, the signs of Aries and Scorpio


• Mars is in the 7th house, the signs of Cancer and Capricorn


• Mars is in the 8th house, the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces


• Mars is in 12th house, in the signs of Taurus and Libra


• Association of Mars with Jupiter and Saturn in certain cases cancels the Dosha


• Retrograde Mars does not cause Dosha.


• Mars is a 4th or 8th house of an Aquarius ascendant.


• When Benefic Jupiter or Venus is in the ascendant.


• Mars is aspected by or in conjunction with Jupiter or Moon.


• Mars is in conjunction or aspected by Sun, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu.

How Manglik Dosha affects a native?

• Delay the marriage of the native


• Create disturbances in marital life


• In the worst cases, it may cause the death of the spouse. Mars in the eighth house of the female native will adversely affect the longevity of married life as the eighth house is Manglayasthan of the bride. From here Mars aspects second house which is regarded as the eighth house of her husband.


• Mars in the twelfth house which is a house of intimacy depletes its significations and has an impact on the seventh house by its aspect. The twelfth house is sixth from the seventh house is the house of disease for the bride. Twelfth house is also the eighth from the fifth house of children, so Mars in twelfth will create havoc all around the family. The seventh house is the house of conjugal relations and Marital happiness which are spoiled by Mars if proper matching is not done before fixing the marriage.


• Mars in the fourth house spoils the family happiness and consequently causes separation between husband and wife because from the fourth house it will aspect the seventh house. Apart from this, the position of Sun, Saturn and Rahu/Ketu in the 1/7 axis will have an impact on marital relations.

How one can check that he or she is Manglik or not?

One can check his or her Manglik Status online from AstroBix. Here is the link of the website: Kuja Dosha Check / Manglik Check

Remedies of Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha

• A lot of devotees offer Sindoor to Lord Hanuman as he is considered the Ruler of Mars.


• Throwing masoor lentils and honey in running water is suggested to ward off the effects of Manglik Dosha.


• Eating and drinking in silver utensils is advised as one of the remedies.


• Reciting Gayatri Mantra or Hanuman Chalisa and Mahamrityunjay Mantra is said to help the native to ward of evils of Manglik Dosha.


• Worshipping Kesariya Ganpati and donating red clothes to workers is suggested.


• According to the astrologer, a Manglik native should first perform a ceremony called a Kumbh Vivah or Tulsi Vivah, in which the Manglik "marries" a clay pot, or an idol (Murti) of the Hindu God Vishnu to resolve the negative consequences of Kuja Dosham or Manglik Dosha.