Mangal (Mars)

Characteristics of Mangal (Mars):-

Mangal is one of the nine planets (Navagrahas) in Vedic astrology and is associated with the element of fire. It is also known as the “God of War” and is considered a malefic planet, meaning it can cause obstacles and challenges in an individual’s life.

Energy and Action: Mangal is associated with the qualities of energy, action, and determination. It represents the ability to take risks, make decisions, and pursue one’s goals with courage and conviction.

Physical Strength: Mangala is also associated with physical strength and endurance. It governs the muscular system and is said to promote physical fitness and vitality.

Aggression and Conflict: Mangala is associated with aggression, anger, and conflict. It can cause impulsiveness, impatience, and arguments if not channelled properly.

Property and Real Estate: Mangal is also associated with property, real estate, and land. It is said to influence the individual’s ability to acquire and maintain wealth and assets.

Relationships and Marriage: Mangal is associated with relationships, particularly marriage. It is believed to influence the individual’s ability to form strong and lasting relationships.

Mangal is a significant planet in Vedic astrology, and its placement in the birth chart can reveal important insights into the individual’s personality, potential, and destiny. It is believed that by understanding and balancing the influence of Mangala, individuals can harness their energy and determination to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles in life.

History of Mangal (Mars):-

Mangal is also called “Chevvai” or “Angarakan”. He is the son of the Earth Goddess. He is also called “Tuesday”. His works are to govern the qualities of courage and bravery. He was the owner of the zodiac signs of Aries(Mesha-Goat) and Scorpio(Virusika).

His vehicle is a goat. His name means stealing. He carries a spear in his hands. Red Gram is the grain-associated grain for Mars. He is Bhumi preserved by Lord Muruga. Red Coral was sought for his puja.

Main Significance of Mangal:-

Mars signifies strength, energy, siblings (younger), initiative, independence, determination, endurance, courage, ambition, the force of character, power, impatience, manliness, zeal, passion, pioneering, enthusiasm, adventure, competition, sports, frankness, resourcefulness, management, high thinking, research, laboratories, technology, chemistry, logic, a difference of opinion, mathematics, antagonism, argument, misunderstanding, litigation, anger, fascism, war, aggression, weapons, soldiers, wounds, accidents, surgeons, engineers, dentists, fires (in the kitchen), operations, combustion engines, kitchen, fortification, mountains, landed property and desert.

When afflicted it signifies short temper, rashness, aggressive temperament, thievish nature, cunning, sexual malpractices, fanaticism, stubbornness, impulsive desires, and untrustworthy.

Its position in the horoscope point towards the personality, and the modes of activity that will rouse the physical energies or the anger. Mars also describes the promptness for action. Mars is violent in the physical sense, however, the force is also related to assertive and active thinking, acting, and feeling. 

Sanskrit word- Mangal

Day- Tuesday

Relationship- Younger brother

Sex- Male

Lagan Lord in Navamas- week

Direction- South

Element- Fire

Colour- Red

Gem- Red Coral

Type- Malefic

Metal-Copper

Neutrals- Venus, Saturn

Aspects- ‘4-7-8

Major Period- 07 (06%)

Own sign- Aries, Scorpio

Body Part- Blood, red bone marrow, gallbladder.

Avatar/ Incarnation- Lord Narasimha

God- Hanuman

Taste- Bitter

Prakirti- Tamas

Physiology/ Disease- Bile, Sinews, Muscles, Nose, Reproductive organs, Intestine, Nose and Disease associated with Pitta, Dysentry, piles, pox, boils and accident.

Mantras For Mangal:-

Om Kujaya Namaha

Om Angarakaya Namaha

Om Sri Angarakaya Namaha

Om Hreem Mangalaya Namaha