Nakshatra Dosha API

Nakshatra Dosha

Detects and analyzes Nakshatra Dosha in a person's Vedic birth chart — an astrological affliction arising from the Moon's placement in certain lunar mansions (Nakshatras) that are considered inauspicious or challenging under classical Vedic rules.

What this API does

In Vedic astrology, the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) play a central role in determining a person's temperament, destiny, and compatibility. Certain Nakshatras — such as Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Moola, and Vishakha — are traditionally associated with specific doshas when occupied by the Moon at birth, particularly in relation to family members, marriage, and the native's own well-being. These are sometimes referred to as "Gandanta" Nakshatras or doshas tied to specific family roles (e.g., harm to the mother-in-law, father, or elder sibling).

This endpoint computes the birth chart from the provided date, time, and geographic coordinates, identifies the Moon's Nakshatra placement, and evaluates whether any classical Nakshatra Dosha conditions are triggered. It returns a structured assessment of the dosha's presence, the specific Nakshatra involved, the nature of the affliction, and its traditional implications for the native and their family.

What data it returns

The API returns a structured JSON response including:

• Dosha presence: A clear indicator of whether Nakshatra Dosha is present in the birth chart
• Nakshatra details: The name, number, and pada (quarter) of the Moon's Nakshatra at birth
• Dosha type and nature: The specific type of Nakshatra Dosha triggered (e.g., Ashlesha Dosha, Moola Dosha, Jyeshtha Dosha) and the classical rule that applies
• Affected family member or life area: The traditional association of the dosha — which family member or life domain is considered most at risk (e.g., mother-in-law, father, elder sibling, the native themselves)
• Dosha intensity: An assessment of the severity of the affliction based on the Nakshatra pada and other chart factors
• Contextual interpretation: Textual descriptions of the dosha's traditional significance and its implications for the native's life

Main use cases

• Horoscope report generation that includes a Nakshatra Dosha section, informing clients about lunar mansion-based afflictions and their traditional implications
• Astrology consultation platforms where practitioners need a quick, reliable Nakshatra Dosha assessment to discuss with clients, particularly in the context of marriage and family compatibility
• Matrimonial and Kundali matching platforms that evaluate Nakshatra Dosha as part of a comprehensive compatibility analysis, especially for identifying potential concerns related to the partner's family
• Remedial astrology applications that identify Nakshatra-based doshas and suggest appropriate rituals, gemstones, or spiritual practices to mitigate their effects
• Birth chart analysis tools that perform a full dosha scan, with Nakshatra Dosha as one of the key afflictions evaluated alongside Manglik, Kalsarpa, and Pitra Doshas
• Naming and muhurta (auspicious timing) applications that factor in Nakshatra Dosha when advising on auspicious activities or naming ceremonies for newborns