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Feared as the most problematic of all doshas in Vedic astrology, Kaal Sarp dosh is a dosh or affliction believed to originate from a native’s past life. Kaal sarp dosh occurs when all seven planets are positioned in between Rahu and Ketu in a native’s janam kundali signally insecurity, and worries about life and death. If Kaal Sarp dosh is present in your Janam Kundali, it is believed to stay active until you turn 47, though this may vary based on the unique aspects of your kundali.
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Kaal sarp dosh can take as many as twelve different forms, each classified on the basis of the positions of the planets in between Rahu and Ketu. Depending on its form, this dosha can cause problems ranging from low-esteem to accidents, work instability, or even imprisonment. There is also the concept of partial Kaal Sarp dosh, occurring when Mars and Saturn are specifically on the opposite side of Rahu and Ketu.
Understanding the type of Kaal Sarp Dosh can help you explain past life events and guide you in nullifying the damaging effects of the dosh in the future.
Here’s a breakdown of each type of Kaal Sarp Dosh and its significance:
| Type | Planetary Position | Significance |
| Anant Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in Lagna, Ketu in the 7th House | Discordial marital life, problems with conspiracies from close ones |
| Kulika kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 2nd, Ketu in 8th | Problems in health, finance, and struggle-filled life |
| Vasuki Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 3rd, Ketu in 9th | Problems with siblings and friends, and legal aspects |
| Shank Pal Kaal Sarpa Dosh | Rahu in 4th, Ketu in 10th | Insatiable quest for financial freedom, trouble with assets |
| Padma Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 5th, Ketu in 11th | Trouble with children, bad luck, and poor foresight in speculations |
| Mahapadma Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 6th, Ketu in 12th | Relationship troubles |
| Takshak Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 7th, Ketu in 1st | Needs caution in marriage and partnerships |
| Karkotak Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 8th, Ketu in 2nd | Short-temperered nature and tendency to engage in wrong doings |
| Shanka Chood Kaal Sarp | Rahu in 9th, Ketu in 3rd | Indulgence in anti-religious and anxious mentality |
| Ghatak Kaal Sarp dosh | Rahu in 10th, Ketu in 4th | Legal troubles |
| Vishdhar Kaal Sarp | Rahu in 11th and Ketu in 5th | Travel problems, instability, and poor familial relationships |
| Sheshnag Kaal Sarp Dosh | Rahu in 12th and Ketu in 6th | Enemies, bad health and losses in life |
The calculations of Kaal Sarp dosha depend on the intricate calculation of the planetary positions in your Janam Kundali and now you too can confirm the presence of this dosha without mastery of astrology. Utilize our Kaal Sapr dosh tool by simply entering your birth details along with your name and gender and complete Kaal Sarp dosh details including the presence of the dosh, dosh type, and Rahu Ketu axis will be provided. That’s not all, we also present effective nivarans to nullify the impact of the Kaal Sarp dosh in your kundali.
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