Graha #3 of 9
MangalMars
मङ्गल · Presiding deity: Lord Hanuman, Lord Kartikeya (Murugan), Bhumi Devi
Day
Tuesday
Mahadasha
7 years
Direction
South
Metal
Copper
Jyotish Karaka (What This Planet Signifies)
Bhraata karaka — younger sibling, courage, energy, real-estate, soldier, surgeon
Exaltation (Ucha)
capricornDebilitation (Neecha)
cancerBody Part / Health Sphere
Muscles, blood, bone marrow, head (forehead), reproductive organs
Mantras
Beej Mantra (108x daily)
Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः
Vedic Stotra
Om Dharani Garbha Sambhutam Vidyut Kanti Sama Prabham Kumaram Shakti Hastam Cha Mangalam Pranamamyaham
Gayatri Mantra
Om Veera Dhwajaaya Vidmahe Vighna Hastaaya Dheemahi Tanno Bhauma Prachodayat
Gemstone (Ratna)
Red Coral (Moonga) — 6 to 11 carats, copper/gold, ring finger, Tuesday sunrise
Only wear after chart confirmation — wrong stone harms.
Yantra
Mangal Yantra (3x3 magic square with center 5, sum 21)
Energize on the planet's sacred day.
Fasting Day
Tuesday — no oil, no salt, single meal, recite Hanuman Chalisa 7x
Charity (Daan)
Red lentils (masoor dal), red cloth, jaggery, copper, weapons (symbolic blade), Tuesday
Friendship (Mitra Chakra)
When Strong
Bold, decisive, physically powerful, good with property, brave under pressure
CourageEnergyDisciplineLeadership in actionSibling supportReal-estate gainsPhysical strength
When Weak
Low energy, fear, sibling distance, surgeries, blood disorders, accidents, marriage friction
Anger / impulsivityAccidents / injuriesSurgeryManglik dosha (marriage delay)Blood pressureConflicts
Remedies (Upaya)
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa daily, esp. Tuesday
- Donate red lentils + jaggery on Tuesday
- Apply red sindoor + oil to Hanuman idol every Tuesday/Saturday
- Plant red flowers / Bel tree
- For Manglik: Kumbh Vivah or Vishnu Vivah before marriage
- Wear red coral only after chart verification (heated Mars worsens with coral)
Significant Period
Mangal Mahadasha (7 years) — disputes, property, surgeries, sudden moves. Manglik dosha most active 18-32.
Temple Associations
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Tamil Nadu — Mangal Sthala), Mangalnath Mandir (Ujjain — Mars birthplace), Hanuman temples