Mars or Sevvai Graha

Deity of Mars

In the Zodiac. ANGARAKA or MARS is regarded as a God of martial character, red in every aspect. Even the Romans held him as their Guru. A prayer to this planet frees one from debts, poverty and illness afflicting the skin. This griha bestows property and conveyance Locomotion). Loss of eyesight can be restored by a prayer to Angaraka. Tuesdays are intended for the worship of Angaraka who loves the chanting of Sama Veda. In the Zodiac, He is the Lord of "Mesha" and "Vrischika". He stays 1 1/2 months in each Rasi taking 18 months to complete the cycle.
He has a separate shrine at Vaitheeswaran Koil in Tamii Nadu. .