Manglik (Kuja) dosha (मांगलिक दोष)
What it means
Mars is in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from the lagna or the Moon.
Traditional cancellation rules
- Mars in its own sign (Mesha or Vrishchika) or exalted (Makara)
- Classical house-and-sign exceptions (e.g. Mars in the 4th in Mesha or Vrishchika)
- Jupiter conjoins or aspects Mars
- Both partners are Manglik
Taramilan checks these rules automatically and shows which one applies, if any.
An honest view
Roughly 40–50% of all charts are Manglik by this rule, so it is extremely common. No ritual or gemstone is needed, and Taramilan never sells any.
Questions people ask
When is Manglik (Kuja) dosha cancelled?
Common traditional cancellations: Mars in its own sign (Mesha or Vrishchika) or exalted (Makara); Classical house-and-sign exceptions (e.g. Mars in the 4th in Mesha or Vrishchika); Jupiter conjoins or aspects Mars; Both partners are Manglik.
Do I need a remedy or puja for Manglik (Kuja) dosha?
Taramilan never recommends paid remedies, gemstones or pujas. Tradition itself cancels many doshas, and no ritual changes how two people treat each other.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.