Mars (Mangal) Mahadasha: Duration, Antardashas and Remedies
Mars (Mangal) (मंगल) mahadasha lasts 7 years and is the 5th period in the 120-year Vimshottari cycle, after Moon and before Rahu. Find the exact dates of yours below.
Mars mahadasha at a glance
| Length | 7 years |
|---|---|
| Nakshatras ruled | Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishtha |
| Nature | Energy / Courage |
| Element | Fire |
| Governs | courage, siblings, property, conflict, strength |
| Body parts | Muscles, Blood, Bone marrow, Head |
| Day · colour · gemstone | Tuesday · Red · Red Coral |
| Deity | Mangal (Mars) |
Antardashas inside Mars mahadasha
Each antardasha lasts (mahadasha years × antardasha lord's years) ÷ 120. The sub-periods begin with Mars itself and follow the Vimshottari order.
| Antardasha | Length | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Mars–Mars | 0 yrs 4 mo 27 d | 0 yrs 4 mo 27 d |
| Mars–Rahu | 1 yr 0 mo 19 d | 1 yr 5 mo 16 d |
| Mars–Jupiter | 0 yrs 11 mo 6 d | 2 yrs 4 mo 21 d |
| Mars–Saturn | 1 yr 1 mo 10 d | 3 yrs 5 mo 30 d |
| Mars–Mercury | 0 yrs 11 mo 27 d | 4 yrs 5 mo 28 d |
| Mars–Ketu | 0 yrs 4 mo 27 d | 4 yrs 10 mo 25 d |
| Mars–Venus | 1 yr 2 mo 0 d | 6 yrs 0 mo 24 d |
| Mars–Sun | 0 yrs 4 mo 6 d | 6 yrs 4 mo 30 d |
| Mars–Moon | 0 yrs 6 mo 30 d | 7 yrs 0 mo 0 d |
At what age does Mars mahadasha run?
It depends on the dasha you were born into, which is set by your birth nakshatra's lord. Because the Moon's exact position decides how much of that first dasha was left at birth, the start is a range:
| Born in a nakshatra ruled by | Mars mahadasha starts at age | Ends at age |
|---|---|---|
| Ketu | 36–43 | 43–50 |
| Venus | 16–36 | 23–43 |
| Sun | 10–16 | 17–23 |
| Moon | 0–10 | 7–17 |
| Mars | From birth | 0–7 |
| Rahu | 95–113 | 102–120 |
| Jupiter | 79–95 | 86–102 |
| Saturn | 60–79 | 67–86 |
| Mercury | 43–60 | 50–67 |
Ages are approximate ranges; the calculator above gives your exact dates. Windows starting after about age 100 are omitted.
Traditional remedies for Mars mahadasha
The remedies below are the practices recorded for Mars (Mangal) in this site's classical-source catalogue. They are devotional disciplines, not guarantees.
Mantras
- Om Mangalaya Namaha — Chant 108 times daily for 40 consecutive days
- Mangal Beej Mantra — Chant 108 times on Tuesdays
- Hanuman Chalisa — Recite daily, especially on Tuesdays (Tulsidas, Ramcharitmanas)
Fasting
- Fast on Tuesdays — eat only one full meal after sunset
- Eat only jaggery-based sweets on Tuesday evenings
Donations
- Donate red lentils (masoor dal), copper, or red cloth on Tuesdays
- Give sweets to younger brothers or male friends
- Feed monkeys bananas or jaggery
Full vidhi, mantra text and step-by-step puja: Mars (Mangal) remedies and mantra guide. For remedies matched to your own chart and life concerns, use the remedy finder.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Mars (Mangal) mahadasha?
Mars (Mangal) mahadasha lasts 7 years in the Vimshottari dasha system, which totals 120 years. It follows Moon mahadasha and is followed by Rahu mahadasha.
Which birth nakshatras start with Mars mahadasha?
Mrigashira, Chitra, Dhanishtha are ruled by Mars. If your Moon was in one of them at birth, your life began in Mars mahadasha, with part of its 7 years already elapsed.
What is the first antardasha of Mars mahadasha?
Mars–Mars: every mahadasha begins with the antardasha of its own lord (0 yrs 4 mo 27 d here), followed by the other eight planets in Vimshottari order.
Is Mars mahadasha good or bad?
There is no single answer. Classical texts read a mahadasha from the planet's sign, house, aspects and the houses it rules in your own chart, and from the running antardasha. This page gives the timing; the planet's general significations are listed above.
How do I find out when my Mars mahadasha starts and ends?
Enter your birth date, time and place in the calculator on this page. It gives your exact mahadasha and antardasha dates from the Moon's position at birth.