Kaal Sarp Dosh Calculator — Free Check, Types & Remedies
Free Kaal Sarp Dosh check by date of birth — find whether all your planets fall between Rahu and Ketu, which of the 12 types you have, and its effects.
Get started — it's freeWhat you get
- Checks whether all seven planets fall on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis
- Identifies which of the 12 named types of Kaal Sarp Dosh is present
- Distinguishes a full dosha from a partial one (a planet outside the axis)
- Chart computed to Swiss Ephemeris precision so Rahu and Ketu are exact
- Plain-language reading of the effects and classical remedies
- Lahiri Ayanamsa by default, with Raman, Krishnamurti and Yukteshwar options
How it works
- 1Enter your birth details
Date, exact time and place of birth, so the houses and the Rahu–Ketu axis are placed correctly.
- 2We check the axis
The chart is computed and all seven planets are tested against the Rahu–Ketu axis to see if the dosha forms.
- 3Read the verdict
You see whether Kaal Sarp Dosh is present, which type it is, whether it is full or partial, and the remedies.
Kaal Sarp Dosh is one of the most feared — and most misdiagnosed — placements in Vedic astrology. It hinges on a single geometric fact: whether all seven planets are caught on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis. Because that depends on the exact positions of the two nodes, Acharya Jyotish computes them to Swiss-Ephemeris precision before declaring anything.
How the dosha forms
The two lunar nodes, Rahu and Ketu, always sit exactly opposite each other, splitting the chart in two. If every one of the seven classical planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) falls between them on one side, the full Kaal Sarp Dosh forms. If even one planet sits on the other side of the axis, it is only partial — a far milder reading. That single distinction is where most free tools go wrong.
Twelve types, one geometry
Depending on which houses the Rahu–Ketu axis occupies, the dosha takes one of twelve named forms — Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhpal, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkotak, Shankhachur, Ghatak, Vishdhar and Sheshnag. The check here names your specific type and reads it from the houses involved, rather than giving a generic warning.
Read it in context
A genuine Kaal Sarp Dosh is significant, but it is also frequently partial or cancelled by other strengths in the chart. Generate your free Kundli to see whether it is truly present, which type, and the classical remedies — and explore the rest of your chart in the knowledge hub.
- Rahu and Ketu positions agree with Swiss Ephemeris — the axis is exact
- Distinguishes full Kaal Sarp from partial, which changes the reading entirely
- Names the specific type (Anant, Kulik, Vasuki and so on) from the axis houses
- Calculations are reproducible and openly testable, not a black box
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaal Sarp Dosh?+
Kaal Sarp Dosh forms when all seven classical planets (Sun through Saturn) fall on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis, hemmed between the two nodes. It is associated with struggle, delay and sudden ups and downs, though its real strength depends on the chart as a whole.
Is the Kaal Sarp Dosh check free?+
Yes. Acharya Jyotish generates your free Kundli, checks the Rahu–Ketu axis, and tells you whether Kaal Sarp Dosh is present, which type it is, and whether it is full or partial — at no cost.
How many types of Kaal Sarp Dosh are there?+
Twelve, named after the position of the Rahu–Ketu axis — Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhpal, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkotak, Shankhachur, Ghatak, Vishdhar and Sheshnag. Each is read slightly differently depending on the houses the axis occupies.
Which Kaal Sarp Dosh is most serious?+
It varies by chart, but types where the axis sits across sensitive houses are read more cautiously. More important than the name is whether the dosha is full (all seven planets strictly between the nodes) or partial (a planet just outside) — a partial dosha is much milder, which is why an exact chart matters.
Can Kaal Sarp Dosh be remedied?+
Classical remedies range from specific mantras and pujas to charitable acts tied to Rahu and Ketu. The reading here lists the traditional remedies for your type — but the first step is confirming the dosha is genuinely present and full, which a precise chart settles.
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