Free Kaal Sarp Dosha Calculator
Kaal Sarp dosha is said to form when all seven classical planets lie on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis. Enter your birth details for an honest, computed answer — including the specific type, if present.
The check is purely geometric: Rahu and Ketu are always 180° apart, and the dosha requires the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn all within one of the two hemispheres they define.
When present, the dosha takes one of twelve names — Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhpal, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkotak, Shankhachur, Ghatak, Vishdhar or Sheshnag — according to Rahu’s house in the chart.
Kaal Sarp is a later addition to jyotish, absent from classical texts like BPHS, and many astrologers weigh it lightly. We report it because users ask — but we will never use it to frighten you into buying remedies.
FAQ
What exactly causes Kaal Sarp dosha?
All seven classical planets positioned within one half of the zodiac bounded by the Rahu–Ketu axis. If even one planet is outside, there is no dosha.
Is Kaal Sarp dosha mentioned in classical texts?
No — it does not appear in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra or other classical works. It became popular in the 20th century, which is why many traditional astrologers treat it with caution.
What are the 12 types of Kaal Sarp?
They are named by Rahu’s house: Anant (1st), Kulik (2nd), Vasuki (3rd), Shankhpal (4th), Padma (5th), Mahapadma (6th), Takshak (7th), Karkotak (8th), Shankhachur (9th), Ghatak (10th), Vishdhar (11th), Sheshnag (12th).