Mangal Dosha is a unique astrological combination that occurs if Mars (Mangal) is in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the Vedic astrology Ascendant chart. A person born in the presence of this condition is termed a manglik.

Mangalik Dosha appears in the birth chart of the bride or the groom that is made based on the time, date, year and the position of the birthplace on earth in terms of Longitudes and latitudes.

The uniqueness of this effect is that when two mangliks marry, the negative effects of the condition are believed to cancel each other out. However, Mars is not the only planet in Vedic Astrology that is supposed to influence the factors and these effects should be seen in a broader perspective of overall astrological compatibility.

Being a manglik, makes us no different from others. Our lifestyle, achievements, and much more remains similar to the non mangliks.

There are many rituals and mantras especially for us, which are intended to give prosperity and harmony in our lives. "Kumbh Vivaah" is especially popular along with "Mangal Kavacham", "Mangal Upasana".

There are many celebrities too like us! For instance we have one of the world's most beautiful women, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan! She too is a manglik and is happily married.

There is nothing to worry about being a manglik and it is interesting to note that there are 12 houses in a horoscope and out of these 12 if Mars is placed in any of the 6 houses stated above the person suffers from the effects of Mangal Dosh. This means that there is a fair bit of chance that every second person who is born will be a manglik. Our brethren is definitely large!