Mangala (Mars)
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడుGraha #3 of 9 · Tuesday · 7-year mahadasha
Mangala Mool Mantra
Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah
Beeja form: Om Kraam (single seed: Aṅg)
Recite 108 times daily on Tuesday. The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Mangala's mahadasha.
Mangala Mahadasha Effects
Beneficial Mars dasha grants courage, property gains, victory in disputes, sibling support, and physical strength. Malefic Mars brings accidents, surgeries, blood disorders, anger issues, sibling conflicts, and litigation. The 7-year dasha can be transformative or destructive depending on placement.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Mangala
When Mangala is afflicted or unfavorably placed in the birth chart, the following remedies are prescribed in classical Jyotisha:
- Mantra recitation: 108 to 10,008 times of the mool mantra on Tuesday
- Daana (donation): red lentils (masoor), red cloth, copper, jaggery, red coral, wheat — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Tuesday
- Gemstone: Red Coral (Moonga) in Copper — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Vaitheeswaran Koil (Tamil Nadu); Mangalnath Temple (Ujjain)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Tuesday from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Hanuman Chalisa; Sundara Kanda
When is Mangala's Day?
Tuesday (మంగళవారం) is ruled by Mangala. Activities aligned with Mangala's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Mangala-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mangala graha in Vedic astrology?
Mangala (కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు, English: Mars) is graha #3 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Tuesday. Mahadasha period: 7 years. Beneficial Mars dasha grants courage, property gains, victory in disputes, sibling support, and physical strength. Malefic Mars brings accidents, surgeries, blood disorders, anger issues, sibling conf...
What is the mool mantra of Mangala?
The mool mantra for Mangala is: 'Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Kraam (single seed: Aṅg)'. Recite 108 times daily on Tuesday for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Mangala?
The gemstone for Mangala is Red Coral (Moonga). Wear in Copper setting on the recommended finger (varies by graha). For Vedic gemstone therapy, consult an astrologer who has verified the graha's strength in your birth chart before purchasing.
How do I do graha shanti for Mangala?
Donate items associated with Mangala: red lentils (masoor), red cloth, copper, jaggery, red coral, wheat. Visit a Mangala temple: Vaitheeswaran Koil (Tamil Nadu); Mangalnath Temple (Ujjain). Recite the bhakti hymn: Hanuman Chalisa; Sundara Kanda. Performed during Mangala's mahadasha or antardasha for relief.
All 9 Navagrahas
సూర్యుడు2. Chandra
చంద్రుడు3. Mangala
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు4. Budha
బుధుడు5. Guru
గురుడు / బృహస్పతి6. Shukra
శుక్రుడు7. Shani
శని8. Rahu
రాహువు9. Ketu
కేతువు
All navagraha data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. Vedic gemstone therapy should only be undertaken after a qualified Jyotishi has analyzed your full birth chart — wrong gemstones can amplify afflictions instead of mitigating them.