What is Kaal Sarp Dosh?
Kaal Sarp Dosh (or yoga) forms when all seven classical planets — Sun through Saturn — are hemmed on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis, with none escaping the 'coils' between the two shadow-nodes. The calculator checks your chart for this hemming, tells you the named type from the house Rahu occupies, and whether it is complete or only partial (anshik).
This is the single most fear-marketed placement in Indian astrology, and that framing is not classical. Kaal Sarp is a specific geometric condition, not a curse; countless accomplished people have it, and the tradition offers clear, gentle remedies. We report it honestly — what forms, which type, full or partial — without the doom.
The twelve types of Kaal Sarp Dosh
The type is named for the house (from the lagna) that Rahu occupies — twelve houses, twelve named serpents, from Anant (Rahu in the 1st) to Sheshnag (Rahu in the 12th). Each shades the life-area the axis emphasises; none is a sentence.
| # | Type | Rahu in house |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anant | 1 |
| 2 | Kulik | 2 |
| 3 | Vasuki | 3 |
| 4 | Shankhpal | 4 |
| 5 | Padam | 5 |
| 6 | Mahapadam | 6 |
| 7 | Takshak | 7 |
| 8 | Karkotak | 8 |
| 9 | Shankhchud | 9 |
| 10 | Ghatak | 10 |
| 11 | Vishdhar | 11 |
| 12 | Sheshnag | 12 |
Full vs partial (anshik) Kaal Sarp
If even one planet sits outside the Rahu–Ketu arc, the dosha is broken or only partial (anshik) — a very common and much milder situation. The calculator flags partial cases separately: it checks whether any graha falls outside the axis, and whether Ketu (rather than Rahu) leads, which the texts call the gentler 'Kaal Amrit' variant. Because the effect depends on exact planetary degrees, an accurate birth time matters for this reading more than for most.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check kaal sarp dosh in my kundli?
Enter your birth details above. The tool checks whether all seven planets are hemmed between Rahu and Ketu, names the type from Rahu's house, and tells you whether it is full or partial (anshik) — calmly, with no fear-based verdict.
What are the different types of kaal sarp dosh?
Twelve, named by the house Rahu sits in: Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhpal, Padam, Mahapadam, Takshak, Karkotak, Shankhchud, Ghatak, Vishdhar and Sheshnag. The table above maps each to Rahu's house; the tool identifies yours.
What is partial (anshik) kaal sarp dosh?
When most — but not all — planets fall between Rahu and Ketu, or a planet sits right at the edge of the axis, the dosha is only partial. Its effects are milder and often negligible; the calculator flags this rather than lumping it with a full Kaal Sarp.
Is kaal sarp dosh really bad?
No — and the fear around it is a modern marketing invention, not classical doctrine. It is a geometric condition many successful people share. Where it matters, the remedies (Nag Panchami puja, Rahu–Ketu shanti, Mahamrityunjaya jaap) are simple and the texts treat it as workable, not damning.
Which remedies are suggested for kaal sarp dosh?
Commonly: worship on Nag Panchami, a Rahu–Ketu shanti or Kaal Sarp puja (Trimbakeshwar is traditional), Mahamrityunjaya mantra, and honouring Lord Shiva. Treat these as spiritual practice, not a cure for a curse — because there is no curse to cure.