Bhauma or Mangal or Mars is a popular deity in Hindu
Religion and is one among the Navagrahas. He is also known as Angarak. Bhauma is
represented as either seated on a goat or on a throne or on a golden chariot drawn
by eight horses.
The color of Bhauma is red – it should be like fire.
This planetary deity has four arms. One of the right hands
is in Varada or Abhaya posture. The other arms carry weapon Shakti, Gada and Shoola.
Flowers offered are red in color. Cloth offered is also red in color.
The Pradosh observed on Tuesday or Mangalwar is known as
Bhauma Pradosh. The belief is that those having trouble in horoscope related to
Mangal Grah will get relief by observing Pradosh Vrat dedicated to Shiva on the
day.