Mars is one of the most misunderstood planets, astrologically and magickally. Many cite it as the planet of anger, frustration, war and destruction and it can be. If you focus solely on those descriptions, you miss the true thread of what Mars is. Mars' energy is the power of personal will, it is the energy that encourages you to do. What you do with the energy is entirely up to you. Mars begins, initiates, when you ally your will to make something happen, you are using the energy of Mars. When used consciously, mars is the power of victory. Mars is all about putting your will into action to create change. Mars is linked to the element of fire, fire is the element of our energy, as expressed as passion, intensity, career, sexuality, and even spirituality. Mars energy is aggressive but does not have to be violent. Mars' energy can be found in the root chakra, for physical survival, sexual pleasure and intense energy. Astrologically assoicated with Aries.

Mangal Pooja - is preformed to appease the planet mars.
Mars is the "Prince" among all the planets. Performing Mangal Pooja can reduce the troubles and hurdles caused due to the malefic position of mars in the hooroscope. Mars represents the virtues of bravery, patience, tolerance, spirit, steadiness, and also the vices of anger, lies, disgustiness, jealousy, protectiveness and exictement

OM Kran Kreen Kron Saha Bhomaye Namah
Om
May prosperity be glorified - may administrators rule the world with law and justice.
May all things that are sacred be protected.
May people of the world be happy and prosperous.
Om

I bow down to mars, who was born from the womb of the earth and supports all creations and love. He appears as a young who wields the power in his hands.