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What is Kaal Sarp Dosh and Remedies to Avoid It

Among the doshas (flaws) that can occur in a horoscope, Kaal Sarp Dosh is considered particularly severe. It is believed that those with Kaal Sarp Dosh in their horoscope face continuous challenges in life. This dosh is said to cause setbacks in jobs, business losses, recurring financial troubles, and delays in achieving success.

Formation of Kaal Sarp Dosh


Kaal Sarp Dosh forms in a horoscope when all planets come between Rahu and Ketu. While some experts recognize 12 types of Kaal Sarp Dosh based on the positions of Rahu and Ketu, this may vary in different interpretations.

Remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosh

When Kaal Sarp Dosh is identified in the horoscope, the remedy usually involves performing specific rituals:

Pujas at Jyotirlinga Temples: Conducting pujas at revered Jyotirlinga temples such as Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is considered highly beneficial and effective.

Worship of Lord Shiva: Regularly visiting Shiva temples for jalabhishek (offering of water) and performing Rudrabhishek during auspicious times like Pradosh, monthly lunar phases, and one's birth star.

Lighting Ghee Lamps: Lighting a ghee lamp daily in the house.

Recitation of Mantras: Regular chanting of "Om Namah Shivaya" or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.

Chanting of Lord Rama's Mantra: Chanting the mantra of Lord Rama.

Keeping Peacock Feathers: It is believed beneficial for those afflicted by Kaal Sarp Dosh to keep peacock feathers in their home.

Benefits of Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja

- Helps mitigate the negative effects of Kaal Sarp Dosh.
- Reduces stress in relationships, especially with one's life partner.
- Creates an atmosphere of peace and happiness in the home.
- Diminishes problems related to job or business.
- Accelerates progress in long-pending tasks and brings success.
- Helps in avoiding financial losses.
- These remedies are traditionally followed to alleviate the impact of Kaal Sarp        Dosh and bring about positive changes in life.