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Vimshottari Mahadasha and Antardasha

An important steps of predicting future in Indian astrology is the vimshottari Mahadasha system. In this method, a person's life is calculated for 120 years. This entire 120 years are ruled by different planets. If the stating mahadasha is Ketu then the sequence of these vimshottari Mahadashas is: Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury.
The duration of each Mahadasha is different.The first vimshottari Mahadasha is calculated based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth. The planet ruling the nakshatra in which the Moon is located, rules the first Mahadasha. Then the planet ruling the next nakshatra rules the next Mahadasha. In this way, Mahadashas are calculated sequentially up to 120 years cycle.
Each mahadasha further divided into Antardashas. Each Mahadasha is again divided into smaller periods, which are called Antardashas. These Antardashas are also ruled by specific planets. The order of the inner states is: Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury.

About vimshottari Mahadasha

The role of Mahadasha and Antardasha is considered to be the most essential in Indian astrology. Mahadasha is a long period of time, which is ruled by a particular planet. The result of this Mahadasha depends on the position of that dasha planet in the kundali and its combinations.
Mahadasha is much more powerful than Antardasha. If Mahadasha does not indicate an event, only Antardasha indicates it, then the probability of that event happening is low. That is, the influence of Mahadasha is much stronger than Antardasha in terms of prediction.
The duration of each Mahadasha is given in the table below.

Mahadasha Name (Planets) Durations(Years)
Ketu 7
Venus 20
Sun 6
Moon 10
Mars 7
Rahu 18
Jupiter 16
Satun 19
Mercury 17
Total Years 120

Find your dasha and antardasha using AppliedJyotish dasha calculator

If you want to calculate your Dasha accurately, then you have come to the right place. Using the Dasha Calculator provided at the top of this web page, you can easily know about your Dasha by providing your date of birth, time of birth and place of birth. By clicking on the "Calculate Your Dasha" button, you will get detailed information about your Mahadasha, Antardasha and Rantanta Dasha. Also, you will be able to know when a Dasha or Antardasha is starting and for how long its duration will last. This calculator has been designed keeping in mind the common people, so that they can know about their Dasha on their own without the help of a professional astrologer. Even professional astrologers can calculate Dasha accurately using this calculator. A skilled astrologer always gives predictions by analyzing the birth chart, dasha, Antardasha, remote dasha and planetary movements. Therefore, through this online page, you can know about your exact Mahadasha and Antardasha. Also, you can learn about your destiny in depth by joining a course in AppliedJyotish.

How to use Vimshottari Dasha Calculator to calculate Mahadasha, Antardasha, Pratyantar Dasha?

The most accepted and important dasha method in astrology is the Vimshottari Dasha method. Vimshottari Dasha is an astrological method through which it is possible to accurately predict when an event may occur in life. It not only gives direction to the future, but also helps in understanding the timing of important changes in life. Today, with the help of modern technology, the Vimshottari Dasha Calculator of AppliedJyotish has made this dasha calculation easier and more user-friendly. Using this tool, a person can easily know which Mahadasha, Antardasha or Pratyantar Dasha is currently going on in his life, and when these Dashas started and when they will end. For this, the user needs some basic information—such as date of birth, time of birth, place of birth information. AppliedJyotish Dasha Calculator is very easy to use. In this calculator, provide your birth details like date of birth, time of birth, place of birth and click on calculate button, it will automatically calculate current Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantar Dasha. The specialty of this calculator is that it provides very accurate results. Apart from the help of a professional astrologer, the ordinary user can use it himself to get a clear idea about the duration and impact of his Dasha.

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Freequently Ask Questions

How to know which Mahadasha is going on?

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You can easily find out which Mahadasha is going on in your life now and how long it will last by using the AppliedJyotish Dasha Calculator. This calculator can accurately calculate not only Mahadasha, but also related Antardasha and Pratyantar Dasha.

Which Mahadasha is very good?

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Any Mahadasha can be good or challenging. It depends on where the planet is placed in the kundali, which houses it is affecting and most importantly—in which nakshatra it is placed. The position of the nakshatra lord in which the planet is placed basically determines the type of results.

What happens in Vimshottari Dasha?

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Vimshottari Mahadasha is a very important time cycle in Vedic astrology, which has a total length of 120 years. During this period, the nine planets influence life for a specific period of time. For example, Ketu rules for 7 years, Venus for 20 years, Sun for 6 years, Moon for 10 years, Mars for 7 years, Rahu for 18 years, Jupiter for 16 years, Saturn for 19 years and Mercury for 17 years. With the help of this Dasha cycle, determined on the basis of the horoscope, it is known when an event can happen. Not only Mahadasha, but also Antardasha and Pratyantar Dasha are under it, which together make it possible to pinpoint the time of the event very precisely.

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S DAMODARAM August 29, 2025
Said: sir/Madam, Q1. how the seqeunce of the Mahadashas was Decided? On what basis the sequence of Mahadasa and antardasa has been followed? Q2. How the Duration (No of years) is allocated to each Graha in Mahadasa?

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