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Karakamsha Chart

The Karakamsha Chart API provides jaimini 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/chart/jaimini/karakamsha
Credit Cost
1 Credit
Avg Latency
~61ms
Auth Type
Basic Auth
Format
JSON / UTF-8

Available Response Languages

🇬🇧 English en
🇮🇳 Hindi hi
🇮🇳 Marathi ma

API Overview & Calculation Details

Methodology and astrological context for Karakamsha Chart.

The Karakamsha Chart API generates a specialized Jaimini astrology chart centered on the Karakamsha Lagna — one of the most significant and unique concepts in the Jaimini system of Vedic astrology. The Karakamsha is the Navamsha sign occupied by the Atmakaraka (the planet with the highest degree in the natal chart, representing the soul's deepest desires and karmic purpose), and the chart derived from it is used for profound insights into a person's destiny, spiritual inclinations, and life path.

What This API Returns

Given a person's birth date, time, and geographic coordinates, this API computes and returns the full Karakamsha Chart, which includes:

  • Karakamsha Lagna — The ascendant of the Karakamsha chart, derived from the Navamsha position of the Atmakaraka planet.
  • Planetary positions in the Karakamsha chart — All planets placed relative to the Karakamsha Lagna, showing their house positions in this special chart.
  • House significations — Interpretation of which life areas (career, spirituality, relationships, wealth, etc.) are activated based on planetary placements in the Karakamsha chart.
  • Atmakaraka identification — The planet designated as the Atmakaraka based on the highest degree, which forms the foundation of the entire chart.
  • Chart visualization data — Structured data suitable for rendering the Karakamsha chart in North Indian, South Indian, or East Indian chart styles.

Main Use Cases

  • Vedic astrology platforms that want to offer Jaimini-specific chart types beyond the standard Rashi and Navamsha charts.
  • Soul purpose and spiritual astrology tools — The Karakamsha chart is specifically used to understand a person's soul-level desires, past life karma, and spiritual mission in this lifetime.
  • Career and life path analysis — Planets in the 10th house from Karakamsha Lagna reveal the native's ideal profession and calling, making this chart highly valuable for career guidance applications.
  • Kundali software and birth chart generators that aim to provide a comprehensive multi-chart Jaimini analysis.
  • Astrology research tools for practitioners studying the Jaimini system and its predictive techniques.

Request Parameters

Payload specifications for JSON request body.

application/json
Parameter Type Description & Example
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

Required & Optional Headers

Header Key Value / Format Description
Authorization
Required
Basic {base64} Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET.
Content-Type
Required
application/json Specifies JSON payload format in request body.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive developer guidance for Karakamsha Chart.

What is the Karakamsha Chart API and what data does it provide?

The Karakamsha Chart API provides authentic Jaimini 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.

What input parameters are required to call Karakamsha Chart?

The Karakamsha Chart 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.

How many credits does the Karakamsha Chart endpoint consume?

Each calculation request to Karakamsha Chart consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~61ms.

How do I authenticate with the Karakamsha Chart API?

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)).

Can I get Karakamsha Chart responses in regional Indian languages?

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.

Which Ayanamsha systems can be calculated with Karakamsha Chart?

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.

What response format and HTTP codes does this API return?

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.

POST chart/jaimini/karakamsha
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