Free Kaal Sarp Dosha Calculator

What is Kaal Sarp Dosh?

Kaal Sarp Dosh (or Kaal Sarp Yog) is a placement in a Vedic birth chart where all seven classical planets — the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn — fall on one side of the axis formed by the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. Because Rahu and Ketu always sit exactly opposite each other, they split the chart in two, and when every other planet is “hemmed” within that half, the chart is said to carry Kaal Sarp Dosh. It is a traditional belief rather than a fixed verdict; its actual influence depends heavily on the rest of the chart.

How to check Kaal Sarp Dosh in your kundli — step by step

1. Locate Rahu and Ketu. Find both in your birth chart. They always lie 180° apart and form a single axis across the chart.
2. Check where the other seven planets fall. See whether the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn all sit within the half-circle on one side of the Rahu–Ketu line.
3. Complete vs partial. If all seven are strictly on one side, it is Purna (complete) Kaal Sarp. If even one planet crosses to the other side of the axis, most traditions treat the dosh as broken or only Anshik (partial).
4. Identify the type. The house Rahu occupies names the specific yog (see the twelve types below), which colours the area of life it touches.
5. Read it in context. A well-placed or strong planet, a benefic aspect, or a supportive dasha can soften the effect considerably — so the dosh is never read in isolation.

The calculator above checks the Rahu–Ketu axis against your planetary positions automatically and tells you whether the dosh is present and which type it is.

Does Kaal Sarp Dosh always cause problems?

No. This is where honest astrology matters most. Many charts with Kaal Sarp Dosh belong to highly successful, stable people — several accomplished public figures are cited as examples. Classical texts describe it as a period of extra effort or delay in the affected area of life, not a curse, and the effect is often confined to the dasha of Rahu or Ketu. Cancellation and mitigation are common. Treat a Kaal Sarp result as one factor to understand, never a reason for fear.

Traditional remedies

Common traditional practices include reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, worship of Lord Shiva (especially on Nag Panchami and Mondays), and a Kaal Sarp shanti puja at temples such as Trimbakeshwar for those who wish to observe it. These are cultural observances for peace of mind — not requirements, and no reputable astrologer should sell expensive fear-based “dosh removal”. To see how the placement interacts with your own chart, generate your free kundli or check your running dasha.

The 12 types of Kaal Sarp Dosh