What does Mangala stand for in Vedic astrology? Mangala (Mars) stands for courage, energy, land and brothers. Its day is Tuesday, its dasha lasts 7 years, and today it’s in Karka.
Mangala at a glance
- Stands for
- courage, energy, land and brothers
- Day
- Tuesday
- Colour
- Red
- Grain
- Toor dal
- Traditional gem
- Red coral
- Rules
- Mesha and Vrishchika
- Exalted in
- Makara
- Debilitated in
- Karka
What families do
Worshipping Hanuman on Tuesdays, and reading the Sundarkand.
Nakshatras ruled by Mangala
Sources
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for rulership, exaltation and the Vimshottari dasha.
- Positions are sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa), worked out by our panchang engine.
Pujas for Mangala
Questions devotees ask us
What does Mangala stand for?
In Vedic astrology Mangala stands for courage, energy, land and brothers.
Which day belongs to Mangala?
Tuesday is the day traditionally kept for Mangala.
How long is the Mangala dasha?
7 years in the 120-year Vimshottari system.
Should I wear Red coral?
Only after a pandit has read your chart. Tradition is clear that a gem can strengthen a graha that shouldn’t be strengthened, so don’t buy one on a general recommendation.