Mars mahadasha remedies: talk to an astrologer before you spend on any mangal upay
Remedies for a mangal mahadasha are given sub-period by sub-period in the classical texts, and almost all of them are chanting, prayer and simple gifts.
On an iPhone, log in on kismo.app in your browser.
- 18,000+ verified astrologers
- From ₹15 a minute
- 5 free minutes on your first session
- Chat or call, in 16+ languages
- Updated
Your astrologer
Online · chat
A pandit told me my mangal mahadasha needs a ₹21,000 puja and a red coral ring. Is there anything simpler I can do first?
Please share your birth details. I first check Mars's strength and which sub-period is running, because the classical remedy changes with the sub-period, and most of them are chanting and giving, not stones.
Short answer
Mars mahadasha remedies, or mangal mahadasha upay, are listed sub-period by sub-period in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra chapter 54: Rudra japa, the Mrityunjaya mantra, the thousand names of Shiva or Vishnu, and gifts 1. Eight of the nine sub-periods carry a remedy verse, and none names a gemstone 1. On Kismo, verified Vedic astrologers check whether a remedy fits your chart, by chat or call, online from anywhere.
What are the key facts about mars mahadasha?
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| The question | Which upay, mantra or practice fits a Mars mahadasha, and which offers to avoid |
| Remedy verses in the texts | 8 of the 9 sub-periods in BPHS chapter 54; none for Mars-Ketu, none in chapter 47 for the whole period 12 |
| Most named practice | Chanting: Rudra japa, the Mrityunjaya mantra, Shiva or Vishnu sahasranama 1 |
| Tuesdays in the 7 years | About 365, from 18 in Mars-Sun to 61 in Mars-Venus (calculated) |
| Red flag | Pressure to buy red coral or book a costly mangal shanti puja, priced as protection |
| Session on Kismo | From ₹15 a minute, 5 free minutes in the first session, online from anywhere in India and abroad |
What does an astrologer check before suggesting a remedy for Mars mahadasha?
- Whether Mars is afflicted at all. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 47.28-31 read a strong, well-placed Mars as land, wealth and honour in its period 2, and a remedy is aimed at the weak case of verse 47.33 2.
- Which sub-period is running. Chapter 54 attaches its remedies to sub-periods, such as Rudra japa and the gift of a bull for an afflicted Mars-Mars in verse 54.7 1.
- Whether the sub-lord is the problem. Verse 54.22 prescribes the thousand names of Shiva for a weak Jupiter in Mars-Jupiter, and 54.47 the thousand names of Vishnu for a weak Mercury in Mars-Mercury 1.
- The 2nd and 7th lords. Several of the remedy verses, such as 54.35 and 54.63, follow warnings about these houses and aim at health and long life 1.
- What you can keep up. Many astrologers prefer a short daily practice that a person can sustain for months over a single costly ritual.
What changes which Mars mahadasha remedy fits you?
- The sub-period. A remedy for Mars-Rahu, serpent worship and the Mrityunjaya mantra in verse 54.14 1, is not the one for Mars-Moon, Durga and Lakshmi japa in 54.76 1.
- Whether you are in Mars-Ketu. Chapter 54 gives this 4-month-27-day sub-period no remedy verse at all 1, so a paid Ketu ritual inside Mars's period has no text behind it.
- Your health and situation. A remedy never replaces a doctor for a health worry, a lawyer for a dispute, or a counsellor for anger at home.
- Your family's tradition. Many families keep a Tuesday practice, such as reading the Hanuman Chalisa, which an astrologer can fold into the advice at no cost.
How many Tuesdays fall in each part of a Mars mahadasha?
A Mars mahadasha holds about 365 Tuesdays, the weekday named after Mars, or Mangalvar. People who keep a weekly practice can plan it by sub-period.
| Sub-period | Length | Tuesdays, about | Remedy verse in BPHS ch. 54 [1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars-Mars | 0 y 4 m 27 d | 21 | 54.7: Rudra japa, gift of a bull |
| Mars-Rahu | 1 y 0 m 18 d | 55 | 54.14: serpent worship, feeding people, Mrityunjaya mantra |
| Mars-Jupiter | 0 y 11 m 6 d | 49 | 54.22: thousand names of Shiva |
| Mars-Saturn | 1 y 1 m 9 d | 58 | 54.35: Mrityunjaya mantra |
| Mars-Mercury | 0 y 11 m 27 d | 52 | 54.47: gift of a horse, thousand names of Vishnu |
| Mars-Ketu | 0 y 4 m 27 d | 21 | None |
| Mars-Venus | 1 y 2 m 0 d | 61 | 54.63: gift of a white cow or buffalo |
| Mars-Sun | 0 y 4 m 6 d | 18 | 54.69: shanti rites by the rules |
| Mars-Moon | 0 y 7 m 0 d | 30 | 54.76: Durga and Lakshmi japa, a white cow and a buffalo |
Method: sub-period length is 7 years times the sub-lord's years divided by 120, in 30-day months; Tuesdays are counted in 365.25-day years. Calculated with a short script, no birth data needed.
Which remedies does Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra give in Mars's period?
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra gives Mars's whole period no remedy verse in chapter 47. Verses 47.27-33 describe results only, and the remedy that follows in the chapter belongs to Venus 2. The remedies sit in chapter 54, after each sub-period's warnings 1.
Chanting is the most common remedy in chapter 54. Rudra japa opens the list in verse 54.7, the Mrityunjaya mantra appears in 54.14 and 54.35, and the thousand names of Shiva and Vishnu appear in 54.22 and 54.47 1. Verse 54.8 says that through these acts Mars becomes pleased by the grace of Shankara 1.
The gifts named are animals and food. Verse 54.7 names a bull, 54.47 a horse, and 54.63 and 54.76 a white cow or buffalo 1. Many astrologers today translate such gifts into feeding people or a donation to a cow shelter, at whatever amount a person can afford.
| Kind of remedy | Verses in chapter 54 | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chanting a mantra or a thousand names | 7, 14, 22, 35, 47, 76 | Free |
| Worship and feeding people | 14 | Low, your choice |
| Gift of an animal | 7, 47, 63, 76 | Today often a donation of your choice |
| Shanti rites by the rules | 69 | Varies; get a second opinion |
| Gemstone | None | Not named in the remedy verses |
Phaladeepika 2.29 names coral as Mars's gem 3, which is a description of Mars, not an instruction to wear one during its period.
Which Mars mahadasha remedies cost nothing, and what are the red flags?
The Mars mahadasha remedies that cost nothing are chanting, prayer and steady daily habits, and they come first. Many astrologers also suggest channelling Mars's energy through exercise and patience in arguments.
- Free first: the mantra or stotra for your sub-period from the table above, at a time you can keep daily.
- Free and practical: regular exercise, care on the road and with fire or tools, and a cooling-off rule before replying in anger.
- Low cost: feeding people or a small donation, at an amount you choose, not one someone sets for you.
- Red flag: a price tied to fear, such as a ₹21,000 puja to stop an accident or a ruined marriage. Nobody can guarantee what a ritual does.
- Red flag: pressure to buy red coral at once, or from the astrologer's own shop. Get a second opinion from another astrologer first.
- If fear about the period keeps you awake or low for weeks, call Tele-MANAS on 14416, free, at any hour 4.
What do people get wrong about this?
Belief: Everyone in Mars mahadasha has to wear red coral (moonga).
The remedy verses of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra chapter 54 name chanting, worship and gifts, and none names a gemstone 1. Phaladeepika lists coral only as Mars's gem among the planets' gems 3.
Belief: Only an expensive mangal shanti puja can calm the period.
Six of the eight remedy verses in chapter 54 include chanting a mantra or a thousand names 1, which costs nothing, and verse 54.8 credits Mars's grace to those acts.
Before you pay anyone
How do you know an astrologer is genuine?
- Every Kismo astrologer passes four steps: qualification review, panel interview, live audits of real sessions, 30-day probation.
- Nobody can guarantee an outcome. Treat any promise of a fixed result as a red flag.
- Never pay for an expensive puja or ritual under pressure. Get a second opinion first.
- On Kismo you only pay for the minutes you use; misconduct, pressure or a request for money outside the app is handled by a person.
Which astrologers can I talk to about mars mahadasha?
How does a consultation on Kismo work?
- Log in on kismo.app or get the app from Google Play.
- Pick an astrologer who speaks your language and works with your question.
- Share your date, time and place of birth.
- Ask by chat or call. The first session carries 5 free minutes, then each minute is billed from your wallet.
Questions worth asking in the session
- Is Mars weak or afflicted in my chart, or is a remedy not needed?
- Which sub-period am I in, and which remedy verse goes with it?
- Which mantra would you suggest, and how often can I realistically chant it?
- Is there a simple Tuesday practice that fits my family's tradition?
- What would you not recommend I spend money on?
What should I know before booking a session about mars mahadasha?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a session cost? | Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15 a minute. A 10-minute session at ₹15 a minute costs ₹150 (October 2026). |
| Is the first session free? | 5 free minutes on the first session, no card. |
| Chat or call? | Both. You choose when you start the session. |
| Do I need an exact birth time? | It helps. Without one an astrologer can still read your Moon sign and planets by sign, or work out the time with you. |
| Is my chat private? | Your chat is not shown to other clients. How Kismo handles your data is set out in its privacy policy at kismo.app/privacy. |
| What if I am not happy? | There is no refund for a reading you did not like. Misconduct, pressure or a request for money outside Kismo is handled by a person. |
| Where does it work? | Online, from anywhere in India and abroad. People use Kismo from 80+ countries. |
What else do people ask an astrologer about?
How does Kismo compare with other apps?
Questions people ask
Which chant goes with my Mars sub-period, and does the text say how many times?
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra chapter 54 names different chants for different sub-periods of mangal mahadasha: Rudra japa for Mars-Mars, the Mrityunjaya mantra for Mars-Rahu and Mars-Saturn, and the thousand names of Shiva or Vishnu for Mars-Jupiter and Mars-Mercury. The text gives no count. Many astrologers suggest a short daily practice you can keep up.
Should I wear red coral in mangal mahadasha?
No, you do not need to wear red coral because a mangal mahadasha is running. Phaladeepika names coral as Mars's gem, but the remedy verses of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra for Mars's sub-periods name no gemstone. Whether a stone suits your chart is a separate question; get a second opinion before buying one.
Does Mars-Rahu need a different upay from Mars-Venus or Mars-Ketu?
Yes, the classical remedies differ by antardasha in Mars mahadasha. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra chapter 54 gives eight of the nine sub-periods their own remedy, from Rudra japa in Mars-Mars to Durga and Lakshmi japa in Mars-Moon. Mars-Ketu, 4 months 27 days long, has no remedy verse at all.
Does praying to Hanuman on Tuesdays help in Mars mahadasha?
Many families keep a Tuesday Hanuman practice, and many astrologers suggest it during Mars mahadasha because Tuesday is Mangalvar, the day of Mars. The remedy verses of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra name Rudra, Shiva, Vishnu, Durga and Lakshmi instead. Either way it is free, and nobody can promise what it changes.
How is a remedies chat for my Mars period charged on Kismo?
A remedies consultation for Mars mahadasha on Kismo is charged at the astrologer's per-minute rate, from ₹15 a minute, by chat or call. Your first session has 5 free minutes with no card needed. You pay from a wallet with a minimum top-up of ₹100, and only the minutes used are charged.
A pandit is pushing a mangal shanti package on me. What signs show it is a con?
A mangal mahadasha remedy offer is a red flag when it is priced as protection, sold under fear, or pushed as urgent. Classical remedies are mostly chanting and simple gifts. On Kismo, misconduct such as pressure or asking for money outside the app is handled by a person, and after a session you are offered up to three other astrologers for a second opinion.
Can I ask an astrologer online which mangal upay fits my chart?
Yes, you can ask which Mars mahadasha remedy fits your chart on Kismo, by chat or call. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages. Every astrologer passes a qualification review, a panel interview, live audits of real sessions and a 30-day probation.
Talk to an astrologer about mars mahadasha
Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages.
On an iPhone, log in on kismo.app in your browser.
Where do these facts come from?
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 54 (antardashas in Mars's mahadasha), remedy verses 7, 8, 14, 22, 35, 47, 63, 69, 76, Enjoy Learning Sanskrit. Accessed .
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 47 (effects of the dashas), verses 27-33 on Mars, Enjoy Learning Sanskrit. Accessed .
- Phaladeepika by Mantreswara, chapter 2: planets and their varieties, sloka 29 (gems), Wisdom Library. Accessed .
- External 24x7 counselling by Tele MANAS (helpline 14416, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), Counselling Service, IIT Kanpur. Accessed .
