Have you ever wondered why some people face challenges and repeated delays, even when everything seems to be in place? According to Vedic astrology, one possible reason could be Kaal Sarp Dosh, a planetary alignment believed to bring Karmic challenges into a person’s life.

The festival of Nag Panchami is the most auspicious day for Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran. Nag Panchami is a traditional festival dedicated to serpent deities. It is celebrated in the holy month of Shravan to seek harmony, forgiveness, and balance through ancient customs.

Let’s dive deep into the mystical connection between Nag Panchami and Kaal Sarp Dosh, and understand how to perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja.

What is Kaal Sarp Dosh

According to Vedic astrology, Kaal Sarp Dosh occurs when all the planets (Moon, Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn) fall between Rahu (symbolizing the serpent’s head) and Ketu ( symbolizing the tail of a serpent) in an individual’s chart. This forms a dosh or karmic imbalance, which signifies deep past-life karma that needs to be resolved in this lifetime to gain positive outcomes.

Challenges of Kaal Sarp Dosha

• It might bring financial instability.

• Emotional and mental instability.

• It might cause delays in marriage.

• One may experience recurring nightmares.

• It may cause delays and instability in a career.

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How to Perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja on Nag Panchami

The festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan (July-August). It is believed that on this sacred day, the serpent deities are highly active and receptive, and Kundalini (spiritual) energy can rise more smoothly through the Chakras.

If you have Kaal Sarp Dosh in your Kundli, Nag Panchami is the day to begin your healing journey. Have a look at the rituals or Pooja for Kaal Sarp Dosh.

• After taking a bath, clean your temple altar space and sprinkle Ganges water for purification.

• Begin your ritual by worshipping Lord Ganesha, the idol of the Kaal and the serpent.

• Now worship the Navgraha (9 zodiac planets) and Lord Shiva.

• Perform Rudrabhishek to mark the completion of Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja.

• Kaal Sarp Dosh is associated with ancestral Karma. Performing Pitra Tarpan (offering water to ancestors) with sesame seeds, water, and a black cloth can help release the soul's burden.

• It is beneficial to donate food items to the needy as it can reduce the intensity of this Dosha.

The best place for Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja is Lord Shiva’s temple, and it is recommended to ask the priest to perform Kaal Sarp Dosha Puja as they can recite the mantras with perfection by avoiding mistakes in Puja.

Nag Panchami, being the festival of honoring serpent energies, becomes the most powerful day to ask for forgiveness, offer gratitude, and correct the imbalance caused by this Dosh.

List of 12 Types of Kaal Sarp Dosha

The placements of Rahu and Ketu in an individuals chart forms 12 types of Kaal Sarp Dosha. You can check the placements of these shadow planets (Rahu and Ketu) to know if you need to perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja or not. Have a look at the 12 types of Kaal Sarp Dosh.

• Anant Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is placed in the 1st house and Ketu is placed in the 7th house.

• Kulik Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu in the 2nd house of the chart and Ketu is positioned in the 8th house.

• Vasuki Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is in the 3rd house of the kundli and Ketu is positioned in the 9th house.

• Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu appears in the 4th house of the kundli and Ketu is positioned in the 10th house.

• Padam Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is positioned in the 5th house of the natal chart and Ketu is positioned in the 11th house

• Mahapadam Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu appears in the 6th house of Kundli and Ketu is positioned in the 12th house

• Karkotak Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is positioned in the 8th house and Ketu is placed in the 2nd house.

• Shankachood Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is placed in the 9th house and Ketu is positioned in the 3rd house.

• Ghatak Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is positioned in the 10th house and Ketu is positioned in the 4th house.

• Vishdhar Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is positioned in the 11th house of the chart and Ketu is positioned in the 5th house.

• Sheshnag Kaal Sarp Dosh - When Rahu is positioned in the 12th house and Ketu is positioned in the 6th house.

These are various placements of Rahu and Ketu that form a specific Kaal Sarp Dosh. However, it is crucial to understand that certain placements of other planets can lead to the cancellation of the Kaal Sarp Dosh. If you have this Dosh in your Kundli, it can be resolved by performing Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran Pooja.

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Summary

Kaal Sarp Dosh is a reminder from your soul that there is a karma you need to rectify. The auspicious day to perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja is Nag Panchami, as it’s a portal of grace, where cosmic energies align to give you a chance to rewrite your karmic script and abolish your sins.