Dosha (affliction)
Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha)
मंगल दोष
Formation
Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from lagna, Moon, or Venus. Different traditions check from different reference points.
Effects
Mangal Dosha affects marriage and partnerships. Mars brings aggression, competition, and dominance to the houses it occupies. The intensity depends on the sign Mars is in, aspects from benefics, and whether cancellation conditions apply. Many successful marriages exist with Mangal Dosha.
Remedies
Kumbh Vivah before marriage, Mangal Shanti Puja, wearing Red Coral, Tuesday fasting, Hanuman worship.