Manglik Dosh Shanti Puja

Gauri Kedareshwar Temple is regarded as one of the ancient and revered Shiva temples of Varanasi. The temple is associated with the worship of Lord Kedareshwar Mahadev and Goddess Gauri. Their divine union holds special religious significance for prayers related to marital harmony, family welfare, and auspicious household life.

Manglik Dosh Shanti Puja is performed based on astrological considerations related to the placement of Mars in the birth chart. The ritual is conducted with prayers for planetary harmony, the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri, and greater peace and understanding in married life.

Main Deities & Religious Importance

The principal deities worshipped during the ritual include:

• Lord Kedareshwar Mahadev
• Goddess Gauri
• Lord Mangala
• Lord Ganesha

The combined worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri is traditionally regarded as auspicious for prayers related to marital harmony, family happiness, and household well-being. Worship of Lord Mangala is performed to seek pacification of adverse influences associated with Mars.

Muhurat / When should this Puja be performed?

• Tuesdays
• During auspicious Shukla Paksha Tithis
• During an auspicious Nakshatra associated with Mars
• During Mars Mahadasha or Antardasha, as advised astrologically
• Before marriage when Manglik Dosha is indicated in the birth chart
• As recommended by a qualified astrologer

When should this Puja be performed?

Devotees commonly perform this ritual in the following situations:

• When Manglik Dosha is indicated in the birth chart
• Repeated obstacles or delays in marriage
• Tension or disagreements in married life
• Family conflicts and domestic disharmony
• During challenging Mars Mahadasha or Antardasha influences
• Emotional challenges associated with anger or instability
• For prayers for a harmonious, peaceful, and auspicious married life

Main Mantras

• ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः॥
• ॐ नमः शिवाय॥

Benefits

• Prayers are offered for the pacification of adverse influences associated with Manglik Dosha.
• Devotees pray for relief from marriage-related obstacles and delays.
• Prayers are offered for love, trust, and mutual understanding in married life.
• The ritual is performed with prayers for harmony from adverse Mars influences.
• Devotees seek blessings for courage, inner strength, and positive thinking.
• Family peace, harmony, and domestic well-being are prayed for.
• Devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri for a peaceful and stable household life.

Spiritual Importance

The ritual performed at Gauri Kedareshwar Temple combines the worship of Lord Kedareshwar Mahadev and Goddess Gauri with prayers for marital and family well-being. According to religious belief, devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri encourages qualities such as patience, mutual understanding, commitment, and harmony in married life.

Worship of Mars and Vedic mantra chanting are performed with prayers for planetary peace and positive spiritual energy.

Special Information

• The ritual is conducted by experienced Vedic Acharyas according to traditional Vedic procedures.
• Sankalp is performed using the devotee's name and Gotra.
• Birth chart details may be considered when required to determine the appropriate ritual procedure.
• The puja can be performed for the bride or groom before marriage.
• Required material for the ritual is arranged for the puja.

If you wish to perform Mangalik Dosh Shanti Puja at Gauri Kedareshwar Temple, Varanasi under the guidance of experienced Vedic Acharyas following prescribed Vedic procedures, you can book the puja online or offline through Pujariji.com. Special attention is given to every stage of the puja, including the Sankalpa, sacred chanting, and complete arrangements, while following traditional Vedic practices.