Free Mangal Dosha Calculator — Honest Vedic Check
Mangal Dosha is the position of Mars in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from your Ascendant. It is a flag for analysis, not a verdict on your marriage. Computed live, Lahiri ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris. No signup.
What is Mangal Dosha?
Mangal Dosha (also written Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha) is a Vedic astrology configuration in which Mars (Mangal) occupies the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Ascendant. In classical Vedic practice it is regarded as a factor that may complicate marriage — but it is a flag for further chart analysis, not a verdict. Several widely-accepted cancellation conditions exist, including the well-known rule that the dosha cancels when both partners carry it.
What this calculator does — and doesn't — tell you
- It tells you the classical Lagna check — is Mars in 1, 4, 7, 8, or 12 from your Ascendant?
- It tells you the severity grading — 7th and 8th are classically strongest; 1st, 4th, 12th are moderate.
- It cannot predict your marriage — the 7th house, its lord, Venus, current Mahadasha, and D9 Navamsa all carry more weight.
How Zavora computes it
Swiss Ephemeris for Mars's arc-second-accurate position, Lahiri Ayanamsa, whole-sign houses per Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. Read the full methodology →
Frequently asked
What is Mangal Dosha?
Mangal Dosha (also called Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha) is a Vedic astrology configuration in which Mars occupies the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from a person's Ascendant. Classical Vedic practice treats it as a factor that may complicate marriage timing — but it is a flag for further chart analysis, not a final verdict.
Does Mangal Dosha really stop a marriage?
No. Classical Vedic practice treats Mangal Dosha as a flag for further analysis, not a verdict. Several cancellation conditions exist — including the well-known rule that the dosha cancels when both partners carry it. The 7th house lord, Venus's placement, and the current Mahadasha period have greater predictive weight for actual marriage timing.
Which houses cause Mangal Dosha?
Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Ascendant. The 7th and 8th house placements are considered the strongest (they directly affect the houses of marriage and spousal longevity); 1st, 4th, and 12th are typically rated as moderate severity.
Can Mangal Dosha be cancelled?
Yes. The most widely cited cancellations: when both partners carry the dosha, when Mars is in its own sign (Aries or Scorpio) or exalted (Capricorn), when Mars is conjunct or aspected by Jupiter, when Saturn aspects Mars from the 7th house, and (by some authorities) after the age of 28.
What is the difference between Mangal Dosha, Manglik Dosha, and Kuja Dosha?
They are the same configuration. Mangal (Hindi) and Kuja (Sanskrit) are both names for Mars. Manglik is a person who carries the dosha. North Indian tradition tends to use 'Mangal' and 'Manglik'; South Indian tradition tends to use 'Kuja Dosha'.
Should I worry if I have Mangal Dosha?
No — and reputable Vedic astrologers will say the same. Mangal Dosha is one configuration in a chart of dozens of significant placements. The 7th house and its lord, Venus's placement, current Mahadasha, and the D9 Navamsa chart all carry more predictive weight for marriage. Some of the happiest marriages happen between two Mangliks.
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