What is Mangal Dosha?
Mangal Dosha (also known as Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha) is a placement in Vedic astrology formed when Mars occupies specific houses in a birth chart. It is one of the most frequently checked factors in Hindu marriage matchmaking, alongside guna milan and other planetary combinations.
The six houses that trigger it
A person is traditionally considered Manglik when Mars is placed in one of these six houses, counted from the Lagna (Ascendant), the Moon, or Venus.
Self & vitality
Colors temperament and physical energy
Family & wealth
Touches speech and domestic finances
Home & peace
Affects comfort and mother's wellbeing
Marriage & partner
The most closely watched house in matchmaking
Longevity & change
Linked to sudden events and transformation
Loss & distance
Associated with separation or foreign settlement
How is Manglik Dosha determined?
This calculator computes sidereal longitudes for Mars, the Moon, Venus, and the Ascendant using the Lahiri ayanamsha, then checks each of these three reference points independently against the six houses above.
Mangal Dosha cancellation (Bhang) rules
Vedic astrology recognizes several traditional exceptions that reduce or cancel Mangal Dosha — for example, Mars placed in its own sign or exaltation sign, or both partners in a match sharing similar Manglik placements. These nuances are typically best assessed by a qualified astrologer alongside the automated result above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mangal Dosha, also called Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha, is a placement in Vedic astrology where Mars occupies certain houses in a birth chart. Traditionally it is checked from the Ascendant (Lagna), the Moon, and Venus.
Mars placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Lagna, Moon, or Venus is traditionally considered a Manglik placement.
Enter your birth date, exact birth time, and birth place into the calculator above. It computes sidereal positions of Mars, the Moon, Venus, and your Ascendant, then checks Mars's house placement from each of the three reference points to determine Manglik status.
In traditional Vedic matchmaking, Mangal Dosha is one of several factors considered alongside guna milan and other chart placements. Many astrologers also weigh cancellation (Mangal Dosha Bhang) rules before drawing conclusions.
Certain chart combinations are traditionally believed to cancel or reduce the effect of Mangal Dosha, such as Mars being in its own sign, its exaltation sign, or both partners' charts having matching Manglik placements. A qualified astrologer typically evaluates these exceptions.
This calculator computes sidereal planetary positions using the Lahiri ayanamsha and checks Mars's house placement from the Lagna, Moon, and Venus based on your birth date, time, and location.
Yes. The Lagna (Ascendant) changes roughly every two hours, so an accurate birth time is essential for a correct house-based Mangal Dosha reading. Even a small error in birth time can shift the Ascendant into a different house.
Many astrologers distinguish between a strong Manglik placement (e.g. Mars in the 7th or 8th house) and a milder one, and factor in aspects, degree strength, and cancellation rules rather than treating all Manglik charts identically.
This tool provides a preliminary, rule-based Mangal Dosha reading for informational purposes. For a complete assessment including dosha cancellation (Bhang) rules and compatibility matching, consult a qualified astrologer.