Tuesday
Inauspicious for gentle acts; good for fierce acts
Bold |
Fiery |
Decisive
Mangalvaar (Tuesday) is ruled by Mangala, Mars — the planet of courage, energy and conflict. It carries an intense, action-oriented quality, well suited to activities requiring boldness but traditionally avoided for gentle, celebratory beginnings such as marriage.
Ruling Planet
Mangala (Mars)
Ruling Deity
Skanda / Hanuman
Nature
Inauspicious for gentle acts; good for fierce acts
Fasting Deity
Hanuman / Mangala
Significance of Mangalvaar
Mangalvaar favours decisive, even combative action and is strongly associated with Hanuman worship, Mars being linked to strength, discipline and protection in Vedic tradition.
Bold
Energetic
Protective
Decisive
Intense
Courage and Conflict
Mangalvaar suits activities requiring courage and valor — sports, dealing with disputes or enemies, and any undertaking needing decisive strength.
Hanuman Worship
Tuesday is widely observed as Hanuman's day, with devotees offering prayers for strength, protection and the removal of obstacles.
Activities Suited to Mangalvaar
Mangalvaar favours activities requiring courage and valor, surgery, real estate transactions, sports, and Hanuman or Skanda worship.
Favourable For
- Activities requiring courage and valor
- Surgery
- Conflicts
- Dealing with enemies
- Real estate transactions
- Hanuman and skanda worship
- Sports
Best Avoided
Marriage, travel, and new auspicious beginnings are generally avoided on Mangalvaar.
- Marriage
- Travel (in some traditions)
- New auspicious beginnings
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Ruling Planet
Mangala (Mars)
Ruling Deity
Skanda / Hanuman
The Deity of Mangalvaar — Skanda / Hanuman
Mangalvaar is associated with Skanda (Kartikeya), the warrior-god, and very widely with Hanuman, whose strength, devotion and protective power are invoked especially on Tuesdays through the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and similar prayers.
Fasting on Mangalvaar
The Mangalvaar Vrat is commonly observed by those seeking protection from obstacles, courage in difficult situations, or relief from Mangal Dosha-related challenges, typically involving Hanuman worship and a single meal.
Mangalvaar in the Panchanga
Mangalvaar is ruled by Mangala, Mars — a fiery, assertive graha associated with energy, conflict and physical strength. Its classical reputation as a day best suited to forceful rather than gentle activity follows directly from Mars's own nature in Vedic astrology.
People Also Ask
Which planet rules Mangalvaar?
Mangalvaar (Tuesday) is ruled by Mangala, Mars.
Why is Tuesday linked to Hanuman?
Hanuman's strength, courage and protective power are closely associated with Mars's own energetic nature, making Tuesday his widely observed day of worship.
Is Mangalvaar good for marriage?
No — marriage and other gentle, auspicious beginnings are generally avoided on Mangalvaar in classical tradition.
What activities suit Mangalvaar?
Activities requiring courage, decisiveness or physical strength — such as sports, dealing with disputes, or real estate transactions — are traditionally favoured.
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