Mangal Puja is a Vedic ritual dedicated to Mangal (Mars), one of the nine planetary deities (Navagrahas). In astrology, Mars is known as the planet of energy, strength, courage, aggression, and discipline. It rules over Aries and Scorpio, and influences one’s temperament, vitality, relationships, and career.

🕉️ Spiritual Significance

  • Mangal is considered a fiery, masculine, and aggressive planet.
  • An afflicted or badly placed Mars in a birth chart can cause Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha), often linked with delays or issues in marriage, conflicts, accidents, or impulsiveness.
  • Mangal Puja is performed to pacify the malefic effects and to enhance its positive influences like bravery, ambition, and energy.

📅 Best Day for Mangal Puja

  • Tuesday (Mangalvar) is the most auspicious day.
  • Can also be performed during Mangal Hora or during Mars’ transit through crucial astrological houses.

🙏 Mangal Puja Vidhi (Ritual Process)

🛕 1. Sankalp (Vow)

  • Begin with cleaning the puja area and taking a holy bath.
  • Sit facing East or North and take a sankalp (vow) to perform the puja for health, harmony, and protection from Mars-related afflictions.

🪔 2. Puja Samagri (Items Needed)

  • Red cloth, red flowers, red sandalwood (rakta chandan)
  • Red lentils (masoor dal), jaggery, copper vessel
  • Diya (lamp), kumkum, incense sticks, betel leaves
  • Mangal yantra (optional), Panchamrit, and sacred water

🌺 3. Worship of Lord Mangal

  • Place the Mangal Yantra or symbolic idol on a red cloth.
  • Offer red flowers, kumkum, red sandalwood, and light a ghee diya.
  • Chant Mangal Graha Mantra:

“Om Kraam Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaya Namah”

(Repeat 108 times with a red sandalwood mala if possible.)

  • Perform Navagraha aarti and offer prasadam (jaggery and red lentils).
  • Donate masoor dal, red cloth, copper, or feed the needy (especially on Tuesdays).

🌟 Benefits of Mangal Puja

  • Reduces the impact of Mangal Dosha (especially in matchmaking)
  • Enhances courage, leadership, health, and motivation
  • Helps control anger, impatience, and impulsiveness
  • Improves relationships, especially marital harmony

🪷 Who Should Perform Mangal Puja?

  • People with Mangal Dosha in their horoscope
  • Those facing marital issues, health problems, or property disputes
  • Individuals who feel low on confidence, energy, or motivation