Mangal Dosha
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Mangal Dosha is an astrological condition that occurs if Mars is in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the Vedic astrology lunar chart. A person born in the presence of this condition is termed a manglik.
This condition is believed by some to be devastating for marriage, causing discomfort and tension in relationship, leading to separation and divorce, and in some cases, it is believed to cause untimely death of one spouse. This is attributed to the "fiery" nature of this planet. If two mangliks marry, the negative effects are believed to cancel each other out. However, Mars is not the only planet in Vedic Astrology that is supposed to affect the relationship and these effects should be seen in a broader perspective of overall astrological compatibility.
There is also a belief that the negative consequences for a single-manglik marriage can be resolved if the manglik first performs a ceremony called a kumbh vivah, in which the manglik "marries" a banana tree, a peepal tree, or an icon of Vishnu.[1]
Some believe that one Manglik should only marry another Manglik, the idea being that two negatives cancel each other out, creating a positive.
[edit] Trivia
- The 2006 Bollywood comedy, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, contains a subplot with a character Simran (Dia Mirza) who, because she is a "manglik," is prevented from marrying Sunny (Abhishek Bachchan).
- Ongoing press coverage was devoted to the marriage of Aishwarya Rai (who is considered to be a "manglik") and Abhishek Bachchan.[2][3] Some media reports suggested that Rai underwent a number of rituals before the marriage took place in order to remove her status as a "manglik." [4] Abhishek's father, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, denied these reports. [5] Rai and Bachchan married in April 2007.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Film star faces lawsuit after 'marrying' a tree - Telegraph
- ^ The Telegraph - Calcutta : Frontpage
- ^ Letter from India: Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan - star-crossed stars and a ravenous press - International Herald Tribune
- ^ Abhishek can wait, Ash to marry tree first- Hindustan Times
- ^ http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070330/ennew_afp/entertainmentindiafilmreligionbachchanrai_070330034733
- ^ BBC NEWS | South Asia | Bollywood celebrates star wedding
