Mangal Dosha Calculator: Manglik Check by Date of Birth
Mangal Dosha, also called Manglik or Kuja Dosha, is read when Mars stands in the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from the Lagna or the Moon. This calculator places Mars in your chart, counts the house from both references, and notes if Mars is in its own or exalted sign, which many readers treat as reducing the dosha.
By Dr. Mekhala V Jois · Last updated: 2 November 2026
Mangal Dosha Calculator Calculator
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What does the Mangal Dosha calculator show?
The calculator shows the sign, degree, nakshatra and pada of your Mars, then counts the house Mars occupies from your Lagna and from your Moon. It marks each as inside or outside the Mangal Dosha houses and notes whether Mars sits in its own or exalted sign.
Mangal Dosha appears in almost every conversation about Indian marriage matching, so it is worth seeing the facts. Mars in these houses is traditionally read as adding heat and friction to partnership. Texts also give many conditions under which the effect is reduced, and a large share of people have the placement, so it is not a rare condition.
How this mangal dosha calculator counts the houses
The calculator computes your Lagna and the position of Mars from your birth moment, with whole-sign houses in the sidereal zodiac. It then counts the house of Mars from the Lagna. For the Moon reference it counts from your Moon sign, which does not need an exact time.
Traditions differ on the houses. The 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th are used by all. Some North Indian traditions also count the 1st, so the calculator notes that case separately and does not call it a dosha outright.
Mangal Dosha at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Houses counted by all traditions | 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th |
| Counted by some traditions | 1st house as well |
| Reference points | Lagna and Moon, and sometimes Venus |
| Mars own signs | Mesha and Vrishchika |
| Mars exalted | Makara |
| Share of charts affected | A large minority, so it is common |
What reduces Mangal Dosha in a chart?
Authorities list several conditions, and not all agree. The commonly cited ones are Mars in its own or exalted sign, Mars in certain signs within certain houses, aspects from Jupiter, and a partner who has a similar Mars placement. A reader checks these before drawing a conclusion.
Marriage is read from the whole of both charts, including the seventh house and lord, Venus, the dashas and the ten poruthams. Mars is one item on that list. Use this result as a prompt for a conversation with a qualified reader.
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Mangal Dosha Calculator: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mangal Dosha calculator?
A Mangal Dosha calculator checks whether Mars stands in the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from the Lagna or the Moon. It needs your exact birth details and shows the house counts and whether Mars is in its own or exalted sign.
How do I check if I am Manglik?
Enter your birth date, exact time and birth city above. The calculator counts Mars’s house from your Lagna and your Moon and tells you whether it falls in a dosha house.
Is Mangal Dosha always bad for marriage?
No. Many people have it, and texts list many conditions that reduce or cancel it. A reader weighs those conditions and the partner’s chart. It should not be treated as a decision by itself.
What is the difference between Manglik, Kuja Dosha and Chevvai Dosham?
They are the same condition under different names. Manglik is the North Indian term, Kuja is Sanskrit for Mars, and Chevvai Dosham is the Tamil term.
Does the calculator check cancellation?
It flags Mars in its own or exalted sign, which many readers treat as reducing the dosha. Other cancellations depend on the whole chart and the partner’s chart, which a reader needs to assess.
Why does the calculator need my birth time?
The house of Mars from the Lagna depends on the Lagna, which changes sign about every two hours. Without an exact time the Lagna reference cannot be worked out.
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