AstrologgerFree Kaal Sarp Dosha Calculator
Check whether your birth chart forms Kaal Sarp Dosha — when all seven planets fall on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis — and what it means for you.
How Kaal Sarp Dosha is calculated
Rahu and Ketu are the Moon’s nodes, always exactly opposite each other. Kaal Sarp Dosha forms when all seven visible planets — Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn — are hemmed between them on one side. This tool computes your sidereal (Lahiri) chart and checks each planet’s position relative to the Rahu–Ketu axis, reporting whether the dosha is present and on which side. It is common and rarely as dramatic as folklore suggests; awareness and simple remedies are the traditional response.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaal Sarp Dosha?
Kaal Sarp Dosha forms when all seven main planets lie on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis in the birth chart.
Is Kaal Sarp Dosha always harmful?
No. Many successful people have it. It can bring intensity and delays that ease with awareness and remedies.
How is it calculated?
The calculator computes your sidereal chart and checks whether every non-node planet sits between Rahu and Ketu.
What are the remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosha?
Classical texts suggest remedies such as reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya or Naga mantras, worshipping Lord Shiva, and Naga/Sarpa puja (traditionally at temples like Trimbakeshwar) — described as ways to ease the dosha's karmic themes, not guaranteed cures. Its actual influence depends on the strength of the planets involved in your chart.
What are the 12 types of Kaal Sarp Dosha?
Kaal Sarp Dosha is classified into 12 types by the house axis Rahu and Ketu occupy — Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhpal, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkotak, Shankhachud, Ghatak, Vishdhar and Sheshnag — each associated with a different area of life. Our types of Kaal Sarp Dosha guide explains each one.
Does Kaal Sarp Dosha have any positive effects?
Yes — tradition holds that a well-handled Kaal Sarp Yoga can drive unusual determination, sudden rises, spiritual depth, and success after early struggle, especially for those in research, politics or the arts. It is read as an intense karmic pattern to work with, not simply a curse.