Pitra Dosha API

Pitra Dosha

Detects and analyzes Pitra Dosha in a person's Vedic birth chart — an astrological affliction associated with ancestral karma, unresolved debts to forebears, and their influence on the native's present life.

What this API does

Pitra Dosha (also spelled Pitru Dosha) is a significant karmic condition in Vedic astrology, believed to arise when the Sun or Moon is afflicted by malefic planets — particularly Rahu, Saturn, or Mars — in specific houses of the birth chart, most notably the 9th house (the house of the father and dharma). It is traditionally interpreted as an indication of unresolved ancestral obligations or disruptions in the paternal lineage.

This endpoint evaluates the birth chart computed from the provided date, time, and geographic coordinates to determine whether Pitra Dosha is present. It identifies the planetary combinations and house placements responsible for the affliction, assesses its strength, and returns structured data describing the nature and implications of the dosha. The calculation respects the selected ayanamsha system, ensuring compatibility with different Vedic astrology traditions.

What data it returns

The API returns a structured JSON response including:

• Dosha presence: A clear indicator of whether Pitra Dosha is present in the birth chart
• Afflicting planetary combination: The specific planets and their placements that trigger the dosha (e.g., Sun–Rahu conjunction, Saturn aspecting the 9th house)
• House and sign details: The house(s) and zodiac sign(s) involved in the affliction
• Dosha intensity or severity: An assessment of how strongly the dosha manifests based on the nature and strength of the afflicting planets
• Life domain effects: Descriptions of the areas of life most likely to be influenced, such as paternal relationships, progeny, career, health, and spiritual progress
• Contextual interpretation: Textual explanations of the dosha's traditional significance and its implications for the native's life path

Main use cases

• Horoscope report generation that includes a dedicated Pitra Dosha section, providing clients with an understanding of ancestral karmic influences in their chart
• Astrology consultation platforms where practitioners need a quick, reliable assessment of Pitra Dosha to discuss with clients during sessions
• Karma and remedial astrology applications that identify doshas and suggest appropriate remedies, rituals (such as Pitru Tarpan or Shraddha), or spiritual practices
• Kundali analysis tools that perform a comprehensive dosha scan across a birth chart, with Pitra Dosha as one of the key afflictions evaluated
• Matrimonial and family astrology platforms that assess ancestral karmic factors as part of a broader compatibility or family well-being analysis
• Educational astrology platforms that explain the classical rules and planetary combinations behind Pitra Dosha to students and enthusiasts