About Mangal Dosha Puja (Anusthan)
Mangal Dosha, also called Kuja Dosha, occurs when Mars (Mangal) is positioned in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of a person’s horoscope. This dosha is known to cause delays in marriage, conflicts in relationships, financial struggles, health issues, and career instability.
Performing a Mangal Dosha Puja (Anusthan) is a powerful multi-day ritual that involves mantra chanting, yantra puja, homam, and sacred offerings to pacify Mars and bring harmony, prosperity, and stability in life.
Benefits of Mangal Dosha Puja (Anusthan)
- Removes Marriage Obstacles – Helps in early marriage and ensures a happy, peaceful married life.
- Brings Relationship Harmony – Reduces conflicts between partners and strengthens love and understanding.
- Balances Mars Energy – Controls anger, aggression, and emotional instability.
- Ensures Career & Financial Stability – Attracts wealth, success, and professional growth.
- Protects Health & Well-being – Reduces risks of accidents, surgeries, and blood-related diseases.
- Boosts Confidence & Leadership Skills – Enhances determination, courage, and decision-making power.
Process of Mangal Dosha Puja (Anusthan)
The Mangal Dosha Anusthan is a multi-day Vedic ritual performed as per astrology and scriptures. It includes:
- Sankalp (Vow Ceremony) – The devotee takes a pledge to perform the Anusthan with full faith and devotion.
- Ganesh Puja – Lord Ganesha is worshipped first to remove all obstacles.
- Navagraha Puja – Worshipping the Nine Planets helps to balance planetary influences.
- Mangal Graha Invocation – Special Mangal Beej Mantra Jaap is performed to pacify Mars.
- Mangal Yantra Puja – The Mangal Yantra is installed and energized for long-term benefits.
- Hanuman & Kartikeya Puja – Special prayers to Lord Hanuman and Lord Kartikeya, who govern Mars energy.
- Mangal Dosha Nivaran Havan – A sacred fire ritual (havan) is conducted with powerful offerings and Vedic chants.
- Tarpan & Daan (Offerings & Charity) – Donations such as red lentils, jaggery, copper, and red clothes are given to reduce the dosha effects.
- Aarti & Prasad Distribution – The Anusthan concludes with an aarti, and prasad is distributed to devotees.
Puja Samagri (Essential Items for Anusthan)
- Mangal Yantra & Copper Plate
- Red Cloth & Flowers
- Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) & Jaggery
- Cow Ghee, Sandalwood, and Holy Water
- Navagraha-Specific Herbs & Incense
- Betel Leaves, Coconut, & Mustard Seeds
- Sacred Mangal Mala for Chanting
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone affected by Mangal Dosha in their horoscope or facing marriage, health, career, or relationship problems should perform this puja.
The best days for this puja are Tuesdays, Navratri, Hanuman Jayanti, or during Mars transit periods.
Depending on the severity of the dosha, this Anusthan is performed for 1 to 7 days with intense rituals and mantra chanting.
A basic puja can be done at home, but a full-fledged Vedic Anusthan should be performed by expert priests at a temple or sacred place for maximum effectiveness.