Mangala (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. In Jyotish astrology, Mangala is the name for Mars, the red planet. Mars is also called Angaraka. He is the god of war and is celibate. He is considered the son of Prithvi or Bhumi, the Earth Goddess. He is the owner of the Aries and Scorpio signs, and a teacher of the occult sciences. He is painted red or flame colour, four-armed, carrying a 'trident', 'mace', 'lotus' and a 'spear'. His 'mount' is a ram. He presides over 'Mangala-varam'.