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Check your Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha) status from your birth chart. Find out if Mars is in a manglik house, the severity level, and whether any classical cancellation rules apply. Free, with no account required.

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What is Mangal Dosha?

Mangal Dosha (also known as Kuja Dosha or Manglik Dosha) occurs when Mars is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the birth chart, counted from the ascendant (lagna). It is one of the most commonly checked factors in Vedic marriage compatibility. The 7th house governs marriage itself, the 8th governs longevity and in-law relationships, and the 12th governs the bedroom and losses. Mars in these positions is believed to introduce intensity or conflict into married life.

The significance of Mangal Dosha varies widely by tradition and astrologer. Many modern Vedic astrologers consider it within the broader context of the entire chart. A cancelled Mangal Dosha is treated as neutral or even beneficial in many traditions. For a full marriage compatibility analysis including Ashtakoota matching and chart compatibility, the AI Astrologer can work through both charts together.

Severity by House

High Severity

Mars in the 7th or 8th house. The 7th directly governs marriage partnership. The 8th governs longevity and transformation in relationships.

Medium Severity

Mars in the 1st or 4th house. The 1st governs the self and physical nature. The 4th governs domestic happiness and the home environment.

Low Severity

Mars in the 2nd or 12th house. The 2nd governs family speech and finances. The 12th governs the bedroom and pleasures. These are the mildest positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mangal Dosha (also called Kuja Dosha or Manglik Dosha) is a condition in the Vedic birth chart where Mars is placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the lagna (ascendant). It is primarily considered in the context of marriage compatibility. Mars in these positions is believed to create intensity, aggression, or conflict in relationships, particularly in the areas those houses govern.
Mars placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the lagna makes a person Manglik. The 7th and 8th house placements are considered high severity since the 7th house directly governs marriage and the 8th governs longevity and in-laws. The 1st and 4th are medium severity. The 2nd and 12th are considered lower severity. Some traditions also check from Moon and Venus.
Several traditional cancellation rules reduce or eliminate Mangal Dosha. Mars in its own signs (Aries or Scorpio) or exaltation (Capricorn) is a strong cancellation. Mars in a Jupiter or Venus sign reduces the effect. An Aries lagna with Mars in the 1st house is cancelled in most traditions. Jupiter or Venus conjunct or aspecting Mars significantly reduces the dosha. If both partners are Manglik, the dosha is also traditionally considered cancelled.
Mangal Dosha is one factor among many in Vedic marriage compatibility and should not be treated as a standalone judgment. The overall chart strength, Kundali Matching scores, Jupiter's placement, and the 7th house condition all carry significant weight. A Manglik person with a well-placed Jupiter and strong 7th house can have a very good marriage. The dosha is most relevant when checking for broad compatibility between two charts.
Double Manglik (Dwi-Mangal Dosha) refers to Mars being placed in the 1st or 8th house from the lagna. These are the two positions considered to intensify the Mangal Dosha most significantly. Some astrologers also define Double Manglik as Mars in the same house being further amplified by additional factors. Many traditional sources treat Double Manglik and regular Manglik as equivalent for matching purposes.
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