Mangal (Mars)

Mangala is the god of Mars, the red planet. Mars is also called Angaraka ('one who is red in colour') or Bhauma ('son of Bhumi') in Sanskrit. He is the god of war and is celibate.

He is considered the son of Prithvi or Bhumi, the Earth Goddess. He is the owner of the Aries and Scorpio signs, and a teacher of the occult sciences (Ruchaka Mahapurusha Yoga). He is of Tamas Guna in nature and represents Energetic action, confidence and ego.

He is painted red or flame colour, four-armed, carrying a trident, club, lotus and a spear. His Vahana (mount) is a ram. He presides over 'Mangal-var' or Tuesday.

Mangal, a powerful planet, can work out miracles for it's devotees. It can protect it's devotees from impending dangers and blood-related ailments. It is instrumental in the acquisition of landed properties, acquiring of status, affluence in profession/occupation and even relieves from steep debts.

Mangal is fond of law and order and arrangement. It gives energy ,determination, great administrative ability, and independent spirit.

There is a famous pilgrim place Mangalnath (in Ujjain,Madhya Pradesh, India). People who suffer from troubles related to Mangal Graha in their horoscope visit there on Tuesday. By worshiping & satisfying Mangal Graha, devotees get blessings & mercy of Mangal Devta. Only two temple of Mangal devata in India among those one which is in Amalner(Maharashtra).

Mars is a masculine, dry, and fiery planet. It is said to be the commander-in-chief of the assembly of the nine planets. It is also personified as the god of war.

Effects of Mangal (Mars)

Mars is a warrior by nature-bile-dominated in temperament and it rules over courage, bravery, patience, self-confidence, leadership abilities, physical strength, forcefulness, violence, animal nature, cattle, land as property, earth, fire, saffron, musk, mercury (the metal), cuts, burns, bruises, anger, hatred, impulsive nature, and insensitivity.

Mangal makes its natives short-tempered, argumentative; lovers of weapons, guns, and explosives; commanders; generals; soldiers; and policeman. It also gives them great technical and mechanical abilities and makes them builders, designers, engineers, and good surgeons.

Manglik Yog

Manglik Yog is formed when Mangala (Planet Mars) occupies a house numbered 1, 4, 7, 8, 12, in these house, the Mangal is in full power and shows good and bad effects in ones janam kundali. Offering prayers to lord Hanuman diminished the bad effects of Mangal.

Gemstone of Mangal (Mars)

The navratna gemstone for Mangal is Red Coral or Moonga, one must wear Red Coral (Cylinder, Oval or Triangular shape) on Tuesday in the ring finger, people with Manglik Yog should not wear moonga or red coral.

How to get rid of negative effects of Mangal, when Mangal is vakri, when Mangal is neech

The ill effects of Mangal can be minimized and the good effects can be increased according to Indian mythology by doing the following tasks. Any or all of these, one can select as per one's convenience.

• Donation of a piece of Red cloth on any Tuesday is an ideal proposition, recommended by the astrologers, as red is the colour dear to Mangal.
• Wearing of coral ring made of Gold or Copper on the Index or Ring finger on any Tuesday and continuing to wear it thereafter is likely to appease Mangal.
• Wearing Gold or Copper ring is also recommended to bring effective beneficial results.
• Offering Red Kaner (Red Oleander) in Hawan (Fire Sacrifices) is also an effective measure to appease Mangal.
• Fasting on Tuesday is very effective effort to get the grace of the Mangal. But, if fasting is not congenial to health, make a habit of using Masoor Pulse (Lentil Pulse) on Tuesday. This will prove to be substitutive.

108 Names of Mangala