Is a kumbha or tree marriage really needed for a manglik girl?

it is a regional folk remedy, not a scriptural requirement; no one should be pressured or shamed into it.

In some regions a symbolic marriage to a clay pot (kumbha vivāha), a pīpal or banana tree, or an image of Viṣṇu is done before the real wedding, with the belief that the harsh effect of Mars “falls” on the symbol. Families who find comfort in it may do it quietly with a priest.

It is important to be clear: the major classical astrology texts do not make this compulsory, and the same rite is not prescribed for manglik men, which shows it is a custom rather than a law of the planets. It has also been used to make young women feel defective, which goes against dharma.

If you wish to do something, gentler remedies are traditional too — Hanumān worship on Tuesdays, Maṅgala mantra japa, or dāna of red lentils. Most importantly, choose a partner for character and harmony.

Source: regional custom; modern practice

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