Vimshottari Dasha Calculator

    Find the planetary period ruling your life right now, and the full Vimshottari timeline of Mahadashas from birth.

    Answer in brief

    Vimshottari Dasha divides life into nine planetary periods totalling 120 years, sequenced from your birth Nakshatra's ruler. The active Mahadasha sets the long-term theme, and the Antardasha inside it sets the current chapter. Both are derived purely from the Moon's sidereal longitude at birth.

    How the Dasha calculation works

    The Moon's sidereal longitude at birth (Lahiri ayanamsha) identifies the birth Nakshatra. The fraction of that Nakshatra already crossed is deducted from the ruling planet's Mahadasha, so your first period is partial. The remaining eight planets then follow in the fixed Vimshottari order: Ketu 7, Venus 20, Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Rahu 18, Jupiter 16, Saturn 19, Mercury 17 years.

    Key takeaways

    • Vimshottari totals 120 years across nine planets.
    • Your first Mahadasha is always partial, based on the Moon's Nakshatra progress.
    • Antardasha lengths are proportional to each planet's own Vimshottari years.
    • Interpretation depends on where the Dasha lord sits in your chart, not the planet alone.

    Frequently asked questions

    How is the Vimshottari Dasha calculated?
    The Moon's sidereal position at birth fixes your birth Nakshatra. Its ruling planet starts the 120-year Vimshottari cycle, and the portion of the Nakshatra already traversed is subtracted from that first Mahadasha.
    What is the difference between Mahadasha and Antardasha?
    A Mahadasha is the major planetary period (6 to 20 years). Inside it, all nine planets rule sub-periods called Antardashas, proportional to their own Vimshottari years.
    Which Dasha am I in right now?
    Enter your birth details and the calculator marks the active Mahadasha and Antardasha for today, with exact start and end dates.
    Is Vimshottari the only Dasha system?
    No. Vimshottari is the primary system for most Vedic charts, but Ashtottari, Yogini, and Chara Dashas are used as confirmations in specific conditions.

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