A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1136

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MANGALA. The planet Mars, identified with Kārtikeya, the god of war. He was son of Siva and the Earth, and as son of the Earth is called Angāraka, Bhauma, Bhūmi-putra, Mahī-suta. He is also called Siva-gharma-ja, ‘born of the sweat of Siva;’ Gaganolmuka, ‘the torch of the sky;’ Lohita, ‘the red;’ Navārchi, ‘the nine-rayed;’ Chara, ‘the spy;’ Rināntaka, ‘ender of debts, patron of debtors.’ See Kārtikeya.