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The Major Char Dasha API provides char dasha related data and calculations using Vedic Astrology principles. This endpoint is designed for astrology applications, kundli generation, horoscope platforms, and developer integrations requiring accurate JSON-based responses and scalable REST API access.
https://json.astroinsightapi.com/api/v1/dasha/char/major-dasha
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Methodology and astrological context for Major Char Dasha.
The Major Char Dasha API calculates the sequence and timing of Major Char Dasha periods for a person based on their Vedic birth chart. Char Dasha is a sign-based dasha system from Jaimini astrology, where the twelve zodiac signs — rather than planets or nakshatras — serve as the dasha lords. The major dasha represents the outermost, longest time period in this system, providing a high-level map of the dominant zodiac sign influencing a person's life at any given time.
This endpoint computes the complete sequence of Major Char Dasha periods for a person, derived from their birth date, time, timezone, and geographic coordinates. Using Jaimini's sign-based methodology, it calculates the start and end dates of each major dasha sign period across the person's lifespan, and identifies which major dasha is currently active. This forms the foundational layer of Char Dasha analysis, upon which sub-dashas and further subdivisions are built.
The Ayanamsha system is configurable via the X-Ayanamsha header, and multi-language support is available through the Accept-Language header.
The response provides a complete Major Char Dasha timeline, which may include:
Payload specifications for JSON request body.
| Parameter | Type | Description & Example |
|---|---|---|
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day
Required
|
integer |
Day of birth (1–31).
Example:
15
|
|
month
Required
|
integer |
Month of birth (1–12).
Example:
9
|
|
year
Required
|
integer |
Year of birth (e.g., 1994).
Example:
1994
|
|
hour
Required
|
integer |
Hour of birth in 24-hour format (0–23).
Example:
12
|
|
min
Required
|
integer |
Minute of birth (0–59).
Example:
30
|
|
sec
Optional
|
integer |
Second of birth (0–59). Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 0.
Example:
30
|
|
lat
Required
|
float |
Latitude of the birth location.
Example:
28.6139
|
|
lon
Required
|
float |
Longitude of the birth location.
Example:
77.1025
|
|
tzone
Optional
|
float |
Timezone offset from UTC. Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 5.5 (IST).
Example:
5.5
|
| Header Key | Value / Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Authorization
Required
|
Basic {base64} |
Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET. |
|
Content-Type
Required
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application/json |
Specifies JSON payload format in request body. |
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Accept-Language
Optional
|
en, hi, ta, te... |
Returns localized astrology output. Default: en |
|
X-Ayanamsha
Optional
|
lahiri, raman, krishnamurti... |
Ayanamsha system: lahiri, raman, fagan_bradley, usha_shashi, krishnamurti, djwhal_khul, yukteshwar, jn_bhasin, suryasiddhanta, aryabhata. Default: lahiri |
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Comprehensive developer guidance for Major Char Dasha.
The Major Char Dasha API provides authentic Char Dasha calculations based on Vedic astrology algorithms. It returns structured JSON data containing detailed planetary positions, house calculations, and astrological parameters suitable for Kundli apps, astrology websites, and developer applications.
The Major Char Dasha API requires standard Vedic birth details: day, month, year, hour, min, sec, latitude (lat), longitude (lon), and timezone (tzone). All parameters can be passed in the JSON request body.
Each calculation request to Major Char Dasha consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~54ms.
Authenticate using HTTP Basic Authentication by including your Base64 encoded client_id:client_secret credentials in the Authorization header (Authorization: Basic BASE64(client_id:client_secret)).
Yes! The API supports multiple languages including English, Hindi, Marathi. Pass your desired language code (e.g. 'hi' for Hindi, 'ta' for Tamil, 'en' for English) in the Accept-Language request header.
Supported Ayanamshas include NC Lahiri (Default), BV Raman, Krishnamurti (KP), Fagan Bradley, Usha Shashi, Djwhal Khul, Sri Yukteshwar, JN Bhasin, Surya Siddhanta, and Aryabhata. Specify your choice using the X-Ayanamsha header.
The API returns clean JSON UTF-8 output. Successful requests return HTTP 200 OK with the computed data payload. Parameter validation errors return HTTP 422 with actionable error messages.