Astrology Glossary

What is Kaal Sarp Dosha?

काल सर्प दोष - Kaal Sarp Dosh

The Serpent of Time in Vedic Astrology

Kaal Sarp Dosha Definition

Kaal Sarp Dosha (Sanskrit: काल सर्प, "serpent of time") occurs when all 7 planets are positioned between Rahu and Ketu in the birth chart. This creates a hemmed-in effect where the shadow planets control the chart. There are 12 types based on which house Rahu occupies. Effects include obstacles, sudden events, and karmic patterns.

The 12 Types

1. Anant - Rahu in 1st, Ketu in 7th

2. Kulik - Rahu in 2nd, Ketu in 8th

3. Vasuki - Rahu in 3rd, Ketu in 9th

4. Shankhpal - Rahu in 4th, Ketu in 10th

5. Padma - Rahu in 5th, Ketu in 11th

6. Mahapadma - Rahu in 6th, Ketu in 12th

7. Takshak - Rahu in 7th, Ketu in 1st

8. Karkotak - Rahu in 8th, Ketu in 2nd

9. Shankhchud - Rahu in 9th, Ketu in 3rd

10. Ghatak - Rahu in 10th, Ketu in 4th

11. Vishdhar - Rahu in 11th, Ketu in 5th

12. Sheshnag - Rahu in 12th, Ketu in 6th

Remedies

Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran Puja - Most effective remedy, performed at Trimbakeshwar or Ujjain

Rahu-Ketu Shanti Puja - Pacifying the shadow planets through Vedic rituals

Naag Puja - Worshipping serpent deities on Nag Panchami

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra - Chanting for protection and removing obstacles

Related Terms

Dosha Manglik Pitra Dosh

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