Mangal Dosh arises when Mars (Mangal) occupies the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of a person's birth chart, creating obstacles in both personal and professional life. When it affects marriage prospects it is called Manglik or Sumangalik Dosha; when it disrupts work, it is called Kuja Dosha.
The Mangal Dosh Nivaran puja at Kashi is performed at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple — established by the great saint Tulsidas — as Hanuman is considered the most powerful remedy for Mars-related doshas in Vedic astrology.
Sankalp: Kundali details and Sankalpa are recited before beginning.
Hanuman Puja: Lord Hanuman is worshipped with sindoor, til oil, and red flowers to invoke his protective strength.
Mangal Shanti Havan: A fire ritual dedicated to pacifying Mangal, with Mangal Jaap recited alongside.
Sundarkand Path: Verses from the Sundarkand are recited to remove obstacles and invoke blessings.
Marriage Harmony: Mars's aggressive influence on partnerships is reduced, easing the path to marriage for Manglik individuals.
Removal of Obstacles: The puja helps overcome obstacles in both professional and personal life.
Prosperity: Hanuman's blessings are invoked to ensure future prosperity and reduce physical ailments linked to the dosha.
