Kuja Shanti Puja In Ujjain

About this puja

A Kuja Shanti puja in Ujjain for Mangal Dosha, performed to ease marriage-related effects of Mars in the birth chart.

Kuja Dosha, also called Mangal Dosha, is said to arise when Mars falls in the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from the ascendant, Moon or Venus. It is thought to bring difficulties to marriage and relationships. The puja is a spiritual remedy to soften these effects and ease hurdles to marriage, as tradition holds. It begins with the sankalp in the devotees' names. The pujariji invokes Lord Ganesh with mantras and prayers so the puja goes without hindrance. He then chants mantras for Mangal Graha and offers flowers, kumkum and similar items to the planet. The puja closes with blessings. Devotees facing delayed marriage or strain in relationships value this puja. Ujjain, home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, is considered a strongly spiritual setting for it.

Why devotees perform it

Believed to bring peace, understanding and affection between married couples Said to help those facing delay in marriage Traditionally believed to build trust and respect between partners Devotees hope it eases obstacles to professional growth Believed to reduce negative energy and karmic burden

Samagri

• Flowers (फूल)
• Lamp (दीप)
• Incense (धूप)
• Ghee (घी)
• Coconut (नारियल)
• Copper kalash (तांबे का कलश)
• Jaggery (गुड़)
• Masoor dal (मसूर दाल)
• Red sandalwood (लाल चंदन)
• Red cloth (लाल वस्त्र)