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Mangal Dosha Checker

Mangal Dosha (also called Manglik Dosha or Kuja Dosha) occurs when Mars falls in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house counted from your lagna (ascendant) or your Moon sign. Enter your birth details below to instantly check your Manglik status — free, with no signup.

Last updated: August 2026

Don't know your exact birth time? Leave it blank — we'll still check from your Moon sign, though the lagna-based check needs a birth time.

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This calculator is intended for self-reflection and entertainment. It does not constitute professional astrological, psychological, or life coaching advice.

Mangal Dosha is determined by counting the house Mars occupies from two reference points: your lagna (ascendant) and your Moon sign. If Mars lands in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from either point, that placement is traditionally considered dosha-forming — a factor Vedic astrology associates with friction, delay, or intensity in married life if left unaddressed.

This free checker calculates both counts using real sidereal astronomy and the Lahiri ayanamsa, the same method used throughout AstroMystra's calculators. It's a quick, honest first look at your Manglik status — not a full analysis.

A complete Mangal Dosha reading also considers which sign Mars occupies, whether it is aspected by benefic planets like Jupiter, and whether any classical cancellation (parihara) applies — for example, Mars in its own sign, in its exaltation sign, or in the 1st house. This checker intentionally does not evaluate those factors; for the full picture, see AstroMystra's AI-powered Mangal Dosha Analysis.

How Mangal Dosha Is Checked

  1. 1

    Enter Your Birth Details

    Provide your date, time, and place of birth. An exact birth time is needed for the lagna-based check, since the ascendant shifts roughly every two hours.

  2. 2

    Mars Position Is Calculated

    We calculate Mars's real sidereal position at your exact birth moment, along with your lagna and Moon sign, using the Lahiri ayanamsa.

  3. 3

    House Counts Are Checked

    Mars's house position from both your lagna and Moon is checked against the six dosha-forming houses (1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 12) to determine your Manglik status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mangal Dosha (Manglik Dosha)?

Mangal Dosha is a condition in Vedic astrology where Mars (Mangal) falls in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house counted from the lagna or the Moon sign. It is primarily discussed in the context of marriage compatibility.

What does this checker calculate?

This free tool checks Mars's house position from your lagna and your Moon sign — the two most common reference points for Mangal Dosha. It does not check Mars from Venus, evaluate Mars's sign or planetary aspects, or apply classical cancellation (parihara) rules.

Can Mangal Dosha be cancelled?

Yes. Classical Jyotish recognizes several cancellation conditions (parihara), such as Mars in its own sign or exaltation sign, Mars in the 1st house, or a strong aspect from Jupiter. This basic checker doesn't evaluate those — see our full AI Mangal Dosha Analysis for a complete read including cancellations.

Do I need to know my exact birth time?

It's required for the lagna-based check, since the ascendant changes roughly every two hours. Without a birth time, this tool can still check your Moon-based Manglik status.

Is this checker free?

Yes, completely free with no signup, login, or payment required.

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