About Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja
What is Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja?
Mangal Dosh Puja (Kuja Dosha Nivarana) is the remedy for Manglik dosha — Mars in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house — with Kuja japam, Subramanya or Hanuman worship and dana, for harmony in marriage.
Manglik dosha is believed to cause delays in marriage and friction between spouses. Along with this puja, a Manglik bride may do Kumbh Vivah or Kadali Vivaham, and a groom Arka Vivaham, before the wedding.
Benefits
- Relief from Manglik dosha
- Removal of delays in marriage
- Harmony between spouses
When to perform
- Tuesdays
- Before marriage or during Kuja dasha
How Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Navagraha pooja
- Kuja (Angaraka) japam
- Subramanya or Hanuman pooja
- Homam and dana of red lentils and red cloth
When to book Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja
- Tuesdays
- Before marriage or during Kuja dasha
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja samagri list
- Red cloth and red flowers
- Masoor dal (red lentils)
- Jaggery
- Navagraha dhanyam
- Homam samagri
- Fruits and sweets
Verified pandits who perform Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Share your birth details
Avoid
Mangal Dosh Puja near you
Read the full guide to Mangal Dosh Puja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja cost?
Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹6,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 2 to 2.5 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Does Mangal dosh go away after the puja?
The puja is a traditional remedy to reduce its effects; astrologers also consider whether the dosha is cancelled in your chart.
Should both partners do it?
The person with the dosha does it; if both are Manglik the dosha is traditionally considered cancelled.
Can Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja?
The samagri list for Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja has 6 items, shown on this page (Red cloth and red flowers, Masoor dal (red lentils), Jaggery and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja?
10 verified pandits perform Kuja Dosha Nivarana Pooja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.