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Free Dosha Calculator

Scan your birth chart for all major Vedic doshas in one report. Mangal Dosha, Kaal Sarp Dosha, Sade Sati, Pitra Dosha, and Shani Dosha checked with severity levels, cancellation conditions, and specific remedies for each.

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What Gets Scanned

✓ Mangal Dosha — Mars in 6 houses
✓ Kaal Sarp Dosha — Rahu-Ketu axis
✓ Sade Sati — Saturn transit
✓ Pitra Dosha — 9th house check
✓ Shani Dosha — Saturn placement
✓ Severity scoring per dosha
✓ Cancellation conditions checked

Why Check Doshas?

Doshas are specific planetary configurations that create obstacles in health, marriage, career, or finances. Knowing them early lets you apply the right remedies before problems grow. About 40–50% of people have at least one dosha.

Dosha vs. Yoga

A dosha is an affliction (challenge). A yoga is a beneficial combination (gift). The same chart can have both. Rajayoga and Dhana Yoga bring wealth and power. Mangal Dosha and Kaal Sarp bring challenges. A complete chart reading checks both sides.

What's Included

Comprehensive dosha analysis with remedies and guidance

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Mangal Dosha Scan

Mars checked from three reference points: Lagna, Moon, and Venus. Most calculators only check from Lagna and miss partial Manglik cases.

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Kaal Sarp Detection

All 12 types of Kaal Sarp Yog identified (Anant to Sheshnag). Shows which planets are hemmed and which fall outside the Rahu-Ketu axis.

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Sade Sati Tracker

Current Sade Sati phase (Rising, Peak, or Setting), exact start and end dates based on Saturn’s transit, and which life areas are most affected.

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Pitra Dosha Check

9th house analysis for ancestral karmic debt. Checks Sun-Rahu conjunction, Rahu in 9th, and afflictions to the 9th lord that indicate Pitra Dosha.

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Shani Dosha Analysis

Saturn placement evaluated for dignity (own sign, exalted, debilitated) and house position. Weak Saturn in angular houses creates Shani Dosha.

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Severity Scoring

Each detected dosha rated Mild, Moderate, or Severe based on house placement, dignity, aspects, and sign. Not just a binary yes-or-no result.

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Cancellation Rules

Classical cancellation conditions checked automatically. Mangal Dosha has 12+ recognized cancellations. If one applies, it’s flagged in your report.

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Vedic Remedies

Gemstone, mantra, fasting, temple, and charity prescriptions for each detected dosha. Remedies matched to the specific planet and house involved.

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Deep-Dive Links

Each dosha result links to its full educational page with mythology, classical texts, and detailed remedy guides for further reading.

Understanding Doshas in Vedic Astrology

Doshas are specific planetary combinations that Vedic astrology identifies as potential sources of challenges. Far from being curses, doshas are karmic indicators that highlight areas where conscious effort, spiritual practice, and remedial measures can transform difficulties into strengths.

What Is a Dosha in Vedic Astrology?

A dosha is a flaw or affliction in a birth chart caused by a planet sitting in an unfavorable house or forming a problematic alignment with other planets. The word comes from Sanskrit, meaning "fault" or "blemish." Doshas are not curses. They are specific chart configurations that classical texts like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra identified as causing predictable challenges in specific life areas.

The most commonly discussed doshas are Mangal Dosha (Mars-related), Kaal Sarp Dosha (Rahu-Ketu axis), and Sade Sati (Saturn transit). But there are dozens of recognized doshas in classical Jyotish. This calculator focuses on the five that have the greatest practical impact on marriage, career, health, and finances.

Mangal Dosha: Mars in the Wrong House

Mangal Dosha (also called Manglik Dosha, Kuja Dosha, or Bhom Dosha) forms when Mars occupies the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house from the Lagna (ascendant). Classical texts check from three reference points: Lagna, Moon sign, and Venus. If Mars creates Mangal Dosha from all three, the dosha is considered severe. If from only one, it's mild.

Approximately 40–50% of people have some form of Mangal Dosha from at least one reference point. The key is severity, not just presence. A debilitated Mars in the 8th house is far more concerning than an exalted Mars in the 1st house. Context always matters.

Kaal Sarp Dosha: The Serpent's Grip

Kaal Sarp Dosha forms when all seven visible planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) are hemmed between Rahu and Ketu on one side of the chart. There are 12 types based on which house Rahu occupies. For example, Anant Kaal Sarp forms when Rahu is in the 1st house and Ketu in the 7th, with all other planets between them.

The effects depend on the type. Rahu in the 1st (Anant) affects personal identity and health. Rahu in the 10th (Padam) affects career. Rahu in the 7th (Takshak) affects marriage. This dosha is considered active until age 47–48 by some traditions, after which its effects weaken.

Sade Sati: Saturn's 7.5-Year Test

Sade Sati literally means "seven and a half" in Hindi. It is the 7.5-year period when Saturn transits through three consecutive houses: the 12th, 1st, and 2nd from your natal Moon sign. Since Saturn takes roughly 2.5 years per sign, the entire cycle spans about 7.5 years. Most people experience Sade Sati 2–3 times in their lifetime.

The three phases are commonly called Rising (12th from Moon), Peak (over natal Moon), and Setting (2nd from Moon). The Peak phase is typically the most challenging, as Saturn directly sits on your natal Moon, creating pressure on emotions, mental health, and domestic stability.

Pitra Dosha: Ancestral Karmic Debt

Pitra Dosha is linked to unresolved karmic obligations from ancestors (Pitrs). It forms when the 9th house (father, dharma, fortune) is afflicted by malefic planets, especially Rahu. The most common combinations are: Sun conjunct Rahu (Grahan Yoga on Sun), Rahu in the 9th house, or the 9th lord debilitated or afflicted by Saturn.

People with Pitra Dosha often report recurring family patterns: difficulty in father-child relationships, obstacles despite hard work, delays in marriage or children, or financial instability that seems generational. Vedic tradition prescribes specific Shraddha rituals, Pind Daan at sacred sites like Gaya, and charitable acts to remediate this dosha.

Shani Dosha: Saturn's Burden

Shani Dosha forms when Saturn is weak, debilitated, or placed in angular houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) without strength. Unlike Sade Sati (which is transit-based and temporary), Shani Dosha is a natal chart condition. A debilitated Saturn (in Aries/Mesh) in the 7th house creates significant delays and obstacles in marriage.

The distinction between Shani Dosha and Sade Sati matters. Shani Dosha is permanent in the birth chart. Sade Sati is cyclical and temporary. Both require Saturn-specific remedies, but the approach differs.

Cancellation Conditions: When Doshas Don't Apply

Classical texts outline specific conditions under which a dosha gets cancelled (bhanga) or markedly reduced. For Mangal Dosha alone, there are 12+ recognized cancellation rules. Some of the most common: Mars in its own sign (Aries or Scorpio) cancels Mangal Dosha. Mars in the 1st or 8th house in Sagittarius or Pisces cancels it. If both partners have Mangal Dosha, the doshas neutralize each other.

For Kaal Sarp Dosha, if even one planet crosses the Rahu-Ketu axis (called "partial Kaal Sarp"), the dosha is markedly weakened. This calculator checks all recognized cancellation conditions and flags them in your report. Many people panic after finding a dosha online, only to discover upon deeper analysis that cancellation conditions apply. Always check before worrying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mangal Dosha really dangerous for marriage?
Mangal Dosha indicates potential for conflict in marriage, not guaranteed disaster. Its severity depends on which house Mars occupies, Mars’s dignity (sign strength), and whether cancellation conditions apply. When Mars is in its own sign or a friendly sign, the effects are much milder. Many happily married people have Mangal Dosha. The practical approach is to check severity and apply remedies, not to reject a match based on Mangal Dosha alone.
Can two Mangliks marry each other safely?
Yes. This is one of the most recognized cancellation conditions in classical Jyotish. When both partners have Mangal Dosha, the Mars energies balance each other, and the dosha is considered cancelled. This is why many astrologers specifically recommend matching two Mangliks. The pairing often produces a high-energy, passionate relationship rather than a conflicted one.
What percentage of people have Mangal Dosha?
Roughly 40–50% of people have Mangal Dosha from at least one reference point (Lagna, Moon, or Venus). If you check from all three, the percentage of people with zero Mangal Dosha from any reference is around 50–55%. Severe Mangal Dosha (from all three reference points in houses 7 or 8) is much rarer, around 3–5% of people.
How long does Sade Sati last and when will mine end?
Sade Sati lasts approximately 7.5 years total, divided into three phases of about 2.5 years each (Rising, Peak, Setting). The exact dates depend on Saturn’s transit, including retrograde periods that can extend time in certain signs. Enter your birth details in the calculator above for your specific Sade Sati timeline with exact start and end dates.
Is Kaal Sarp Dosha mentioned in classical texts?
Kaal Sarp Dosha is not explicitly found in the most ancient texts like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra or Brihat Jataka. It appears in later medieval Jyotish texts and has become widely discussed in modern practice. Some traditional astrologers question its validity, while others consider it a significant chart factor. Regardless of the textual debate, the alignment of all planets between Rahu-Ketu does create observable effects in practice.
Can doshas be removed permanently?
Natal doshas (like Mangal Dosha, Shani Dosha, and Kaal Sarp Dosha) are permanent chart configurations. Remedies reduce their negative effects but do not erase the planetary placement. Transit-based doshas like Sade Sati are temporary and end when the planetary transit moves on. The goal of remedies is to strengthen the afflicted planet and protect the affected life areas, not to change the birth chart.
Should I wear Blue Sapphire for Sade Sati?
Blue Sapphire (Neelam) is Saturn’s gemstone and can help during Sade Sati, but it is one of the most powerful and unpredictable stones in Vedic gemology. It must be trial-worn for 7 days before committing to regular wear. If you experience negative events during the trial period, remove it immediately. Always consult a qualified astrologer before wearing Blue Sapphire.
Why does this calculator check doshas from multiple reference points?
Classical Jyotish texts recommend checking Mangal Dosha from three reference points: Lagna (ascendant), Chandra (Moon), and Shukra (Venus). Many online calculators only check from Lagna and miss cases where Mars is Manglik from Moon or Venus. Checking all three gives a complete picture of severity. If Mars is Manglik from all three, the dosha is severe. If from only one, it’s mild and often manageable without heavy remedies.

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