मङ्गल
Navagraha · Sacred Day: Tuesday
Mangal is Mars — the warrior planet. He represents courage, physical strength, will-power, siblings (especially younger brothers), land, and martial energy. In Vedic astrology, Mars is both a benefic (in his own signs Aries and Scorpio) and a malefic (causing Mangal Dosha when poorly placed). Mangal was born from a drop of sweat that fell from Shiva's forehead in anger — hence his fiery nature. Tuesday is sacred to him. The Mangal Chandika temple and the famous Sri Mangalnath temple in Ujjain are major shrines.
Red complexion, four arms holding a trident, mace, lotus, and showing varada mudra. Riding a ram. Wearing red. Fierce but noble expression.
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः ॥
ॐ अङ्गारकाय नमः ॥
ॐ वीरध्वजाय विद्महे विघ्नहस्ताय धीमहि । तन्नो भौमः प्रचोदयात् ॥
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