Mars Pooja

Who is Lord Mangal?

The planet Mars, or Mangal, denotes self-confidence, ego, energy, and willpower. It is otherwise known as the action planet in the horoscope. This fierce planet is considered the commander among the Navagraha. Its other names are Sevvai, Bhauma, Angaraka and Kuja. Lord Muruga is the overlord of the planet Mars. Mars, as the Bhumi Karaka, is responsible for persons who enjoy assets.

The Mangal designates courage, strength, power, aggression, armed forces, weapons, enemies, metals, administrators and police. When Mars is favourably placed in a horoscope, it can impart courage, vitality, confidence and strength. An unfavourable Mangal in a birth chart may lead to marriage, relationship and health issues.

Vedic astrology recommends the Mars Pooja as a suitable remedy to save from the affliction of Mars.

What is the significance of Lord Mars Pooja?

Though Mars denotes great determination and the spirit to handle challenges and fight against all hindrances, astrology portrays it as a malefic planet. The malefic Mangal may cause injuries, accidents, conflicts, an impulsive attitude, a lack of focus, financial instability, and workplace challenges. Mangal Dosha in a horoscope due to Mars affliction might delay marriages or cause problems between married couples.

Lord Mars Puja, or Mangal Pooja, can appease the aggressive planet, help alleviate its adverse effects and increase its positive impact.

How is Lord Mangal depicted?

Lord Mangal is generally depicted with a red complexion, wearing red garments. He carries a trident (Trishul), a mace (Gada), and a spear or lance (Shakti). Sometimes, he holds Abhaya Mudra. His weapons represent power, protection, and courage to defeat enemies. Lord Mangal is adorned with ornaments and weapons, riding on a Ram.

When should I perform the Mangal Pooja?

The placement of Mars in the 4^th, 7^th, 8^th and 12^th houses, Mars’ conjunctions with Rahu and Ketu and Saturn definitely require remedial actions like performing the Mars Pooja, Mars Homam and other rituals.

When an unfavourable or afflicted Mars troubles marriage, relationships, profession and health during Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha) and the Mars Mahadasha or Antardasha, the affected natives might be advised to perform the Lord Mars Puja to alleviate its affliction.

The best day and time to perform the Lord Mars Puja is Tuesday (Mangalvar) during the Mangal hora. 

Where should I perform the Lord Mars Puja?

Performing such an effective Mars Pooja requires an energy-filled, sacred place like the 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre, where qualified priests perform the Mars Puja by following the Agama Vidhi and other important rules of rituals. People can observe gradual and consistent good changes after the Pooja.

What is the Cost of Lord Mars Pooja?

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre charges a budget-friendly cost to conduct Lord Mars Pooja. The cost of the Mars Pooja depends on the materials used, the number of priests participating, the number of times mantras are chanted, etc.

What are the benefits of Mangal Pooja?

·         Performing the Mangal Pooja can absolve delays in marriage.

·         The Mars Pooja can stabilise one’s professional and personal life.

·         It safeguards people from the malefic effects of the planets Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.

·         This Pooja can remove hindrances in education, business and bestow success.

·         Conducting the Mars Puja can protect natives from health matters.

·         People perform the Lord Mars Puja for success in all endeavours, promoting happiness and balance in life.

What Mantra(s) are chanted in Mars Pooja?

Mangal Beej Mantra

||Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah||

Meaning of the Mangal Beej Mantra

“I bow to Lord Bhauma (Mars) and invoke his divine blessings.”

Mangal Gayatri Mantra

||Om Veeradhwajaya Vidmahe

Vighna Hastaya Dheemahi

Tanno Bhauma Prachodayat||

Meaning of the Mangal Gayatri Mantra

“We meditate upon the brave one who carries the flag of courage. May Lord guide our intellect.”