The 12 Classical Types of Kaal Sarp Yog
Depending on the placement of Rahu and Ketu from the Ascendant, 12 distinct Kaal Sarp Yogas are recognized in classical texts: 1. Anant (House 1-7), 2. Kulik (2-8), 3. Vasuki (3-9), 4. Shankhpal (4-10), 5. Padam (5-11), 6. Mahapadma (6-12), 7. Takshak (7-1), 8. Karkotak (8-2), 9. Shankhachur (9-3), 10. Ghatak (10-4), 11. Vishdhar (11-5), and 12. Sheshnaag (12-6).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Kaal Sarp Dosh in Vedic Astrology? ▼
Kaal Sarp Dosh occurs when all 7 classical planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn) are hemmed on one side of the shadowy serpentine axis between Rahu (the serpent's head) and Ketu (the serpent's tail) in a native's birth chart.
What is the difference between Poorna and Anshik Kaal Sarp Dosh? ▼
Poorna (Full) Kaal Sarp Dosh occurs when every single one of the 7 planets is strictly between Rahu and Ketu. Anshik (Partial) Kaal Sarp occurs when 6 planets are trapped while one planet (frequently Moon or Mars) is outside or conjunct the nodes, greatly reducing the malefic intensity.
What are the most effective remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosh? ▼
1. Daily chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra ('Om Tryambakam Yajamahe...'). 2. Performing Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva on Mondays or Pradosh Vrat. 3. Chanting Rahu and Ketu Beej Mantras. 4. Flowing a pair of silver snakes (Naag-Nagin) into running river water on Nag Panchami. 5. Visiting Trimbakeshwar (Nashik) or Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) for Vedic Shanti Puja.