Kaal Sarp Dosha or better known as Kaal Sarp Yoga, is a dangerous combination of the planets that can make the life of individual’s miserable. As per the expert astrologers, Kaal Sarp Yoga is formed in any horoscope when all 7 planets (namely Sun, Venus, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars) are aligned between Rahu & Ketu. Here, in Kaal Sarp Dosha, the word ‘Kaal’ has a meaning of death & on the other hand word “Sarpa” has a meaning of snake. So, it is believed that an individual born under the Kaal Sarp Dosha may live a difficult life. In case of a complete Kaal Sarp-Yoga, all your good Yoga’s will get cancelled and make your life entirely difficult.

However, it is not required that each & every person with a “Kaal Sarp Dosha” is unlucky, but even if a person is having a lot of facilities, position or power, they will always have to suffer from fear, tension, & insecurity in their life. It is just like an individual been bitten by the snake & he or she cannot sit comfortably. In Vedic astrologically, Kaal Sarp Dosha is quite dangerous as compared to other malefic yoga, and this may affects an individual till the age of 55 or throughout the life.

Different Types of Kaal Sarp Yoga:

Kaal Sarpa Dosha can manifest in intense and challenging circumstances akin to a snake bite. There are 12 distinct variations of Kaal Sarp Dosha, which arise from the positioning of planets between Rahu and Ketu or between Ketu and Rahu.

1. Anant Kaal Sarp Dosha: This dosha occurs when Rahu is in the 1st house and Ketu is in the 7th house. Individuals affected by this dosha may experience physical and mental challenges. They may also face legal issues, but on the positive side, they tend to possess bravery, confidence, and an open-minded nature.
2. Vishdhar Kaal Sarp Dosha: When Ketu is in the 5th house and Rahu is in the 11th house, Vishdhar Kaal Sarp Dosha is formed. Individuals with this dosha may encounter issues related to their eyes, heart, and cognitive function.
3. Kulik Kaal Sarp Dosha: This dosha arises from the placement of Rahu in the 2nd house and Ketu in the 8th house. People influenced by this dosha may suffer significant financial losses and encounter conflicts within the family.
4. Vasuki Kaal Sarp Dosha: When Rahu is positioned in the 3rd house and Ketu in the 9th house, Vasuki Kaal Sarp Dosha is formed. Individuals with this dosha may experience daily struggles and may face challenges in maintaining good relationships with friends or relatives.
5. Sheshnag Kaal Sarp Dosha: Sheshnag Kaal Sarp Dosha occurs when Ketu is in the 6th house and Rahu is in the 12th house. People affected by this dosha may attract enemies and experience mental stress due to unnecessary legal matters.
6. Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha: This dosha is formed when Rahu is in the 4th house and Ketu is in the 10th house. Those affected by this dosha may encounter economic problems and unexpected challenges in life.
7. Padma Kaal Sarp Dosha: Padma Kaal Sarp Dosha occurs when Rahu is placed in the fifth house and Ketu is in the 11th house. Individuals with this dosha may face difficulties in parenthood, experience health disorders, and encounter obstacles in higher education.
8. Maha Padma Kaal Sarp Dosha: Maha Padma Kaal Sarp Dosha is formed when Rahu is in the 6th house and Ketu is in the 12th house. People affected by this dosha may suffer from various physical and mental issues.
9. Takshak Kaal Sarp Dosha: Takshak Kaal Sarp Dosha is the opposite of Anant Kaal Sarp Dosha. It occurs when Ketu is in the ascendant and Rahu is in the 7th house. Individuals with this dosha may experience conflicts in married life, love matters, and business.
10. Karkotak Kaal Sarp Dosha: Karkotak Kaal Sarp Dosha is formed when Ketu is in the 2nd house and Rahu is in the 8th house. This dosha brings bad luck and creates problems in personal and professional life.
11. Shankhchooda Kaal Sarp Dosha: Shankhchooda Kaal Sarp Dosha occurs when Ketu is placed in the 3rd house and Rahu is in the 9th house. People affected by this dosha may not receive love and affection from their father and may also experience business losses.
12. Ghatak Kaal Sarp Dosha: Ghatak Kaal Sarp Dosha is formed when Ketu is in the 4th house and Rahu is in the 10th house. This dosha can create conflicts within the family.

Remedies to Overcome Kaal Sarp Dosha:

Most of the time people get tensed when they come to know about Kaal Sarp Dosha. Though the effect of Kaal Sarp Yoga is pretty dangerous, and one needs to highlight courage as well as consult experts to overcome the issues associated with the same.

Vedic Astrology delivers varieties of remedies to overcome the bad effects of Kaal Sarp Dosh:

Offer Prayers to Snake Gods

• It is highly recommended for the individuals affected by Kaal Sarp Dosha to offer prayers to “Nagaraja”, the Snake God, on Sundays and specifically on the Panchami Tithi.
• Chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ – One of the most effective remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosha is to chant the Panchakshara Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” at least 108 times in the morning.
• Visit a Holy Place – It is advised to visit a holy place like Rameshwaram Temple in Tamil Nadu, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, or Trimbakeshwar in Nashik in order to seek blessings from Lord Shiva as well as alleviate the negative effects of Kaal Sarpa Dosha.
• Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – Reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for 108 times on a daily basis in a simple manner in order to mitigate the adverse effects of this Dosha.
• Chant Beej Mantra of Rahu – Every morning, chanting the Beej Mantra of Rahu can assist you reduce the negative effects associated with Rahu.
• Perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran Puja – Engage in the Kaal Sarp Dosha Puja to minimize or nullify the ill effects of this Dosha. This puja should be performed in temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly the Kalahasti and Trimbakeshwar temples.