Mangal Puja

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Mangal (Mars) Puja—often called Mahamangal Shanti—is a remedial ritual performed to pacify the fiery, energetic influence of Mars in one’s birth chart. Here’s a deeper look, tailored to the way our Guru Ji conducts it in Avantika (Ujjain).

1. What Is Manglik Dosha?

  • Manglik Dosha arises when Mars occupies the 4th, 7th or 12th house in an adult’s natal chart.
  • A “Manglik” placement can manifest as:
    • Restlessness, impatience or frequent anger
    • Delays, disputes in marriage or partnerships
    • Health issues related to inflammation, blood, or accidents
  • In Vedic astrology, these effects are attributed to the aggressive, fiery nature of Mars unchecked by balancing influences.

2. Purpose of Mangal Shanti Puja

  • Pacify Mars (Shanti = peace): Soften Mars’s intensity through mantra, offerings, and fire.
  • Restore harmony in personal relationships—especially marriage prospects.
  • Alleviate health and career obstacles linked to Manglik Dosha.
  • Balance overall energy, ensuring Mars’s courage and drive work in your favor rather than against you.

3. Why Avantika (Ujjain)?

  • Ancient sacred city: Ujjain—historically called Avantika—is one of India’s seven holy cities, associated with Lord Shiva and powerful planetary remedies.
  • Guru Ji’s lineage: Our Pandit Girdhari Guru Ji comes from a family of Vedic scholars in Ujjain, steeped in traditions of Mahamangal Shanti dating back centuries.

4. Typical Ritual Outline

  1. Purification (Shuddhi)
    • Devotee baths in holy water (or sprinkles Ganga water) and wears clean, preferably red or saffron attire.
  2. Kalash Sthapana
    • A sacred pot is installed, representing Mars’s energy, often decorated with red cloth and flowers.
  3. Avahana of Mars Deity
    • Invoking Lord Mahamangal (the deity form of Mars) with sankalpa (formal resolution) and mantras.
  4. Homa (Fire Offering)
    • Ghee, sesame seeds, red flowers, and red cloth fragments are offered into the fire while chanting the Mangal Beej Mantra (e.g., “ॐ क्रां क्रौं क्रां सः भौमाय नमः”).
  5. Yantra & Mantra Recitation
    • A Mars Yantra is installed and the Beej mantra repeated 108 or 1,008 times.
  6. Dakshina & Prasad
    • Offerings to the priest, distribution of prasadam (blessed sweets), and prasna (final prayers).

5. Benefits You Can Expect

Overall well-being—Mars’s vitality channeled positively for courage, confidence, and action.

Emotional calm and reduced anger or impulsiveness.

Smoother marital life—fewer delays or disputes in finding a partner.

Improved health—particularly relief from ailments linked to inflammation or blood.

Enhanced career stability—less friction with authority figures, better timing for promotions.

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