Ark Vivah

Ark Vivah is a Vedic ritual performed to neutralize the effects of Manglik Dosha in a male’s horoscope before marriage. In this ceremony, the Manglik person symbolically marries an Ark plant (Calotropis), which absorbs the negative influence of Mars and protects the actual marital life from its harmful impact.

Ark Vivah is mostly performed in Temple. Poojat will help you to arrange a temple near your location

According to Vedic astrology, Mangal (Mars) is considered a malefic planet in matters of marriage. When Mars is positioned in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house and influences the 7th house, it creates Manglik Dosha. The dosha is considered strongest when Mars occupies the 1st or 7th house, especially the 7th house, which represents marriage and spouse. Such placements can cause delays, conflicts, and instability in married life.

It is believed that marriage between a Manglik and a non-Manglik without remedies may result in serious marital difficulties or health risks for the non-Manglik partner. Partial Manglik Dosha can also arise due to the placement of Sun, Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu in these houses.

The ritual is performed by Panditji with Gauri Ganesh Puja, Kalash Sthapana, and Navagraha Puja, followed by chanting of Vishnu and Mangal mantras. A Havan is conducted, and the symbolic marriage with the Ark plant is performed according to the scriptures, ending with Visarjan.