Thirumangalakudi Mangalanathar Mars Affliction & Auspiciousness Guide

Thirumangalakudi — "the sacred town of auspiciousness" — houses Mangalanathar (Shiva) and Mangalambika (the auspicious Goddess). In Tamil, Mangal means both auspiciousness and the planet Mars (Chevvai). This temple is the primary Mars-pacification center in the Kaveri delta — for those with Chevvai Dosham (Mars malefic in horoscope), those experiencing Mars dasha with repeated obstacles, and those seeking to restore auspiciousness after a period of persistent bad luck. The Tuesday Chevvai Puja protocol at this temple has a documented multi-generational following.