Kaal Sarp Yoga - Type 1 of 12
Anant Kaal Sarp Dosha
Rahu in 1st house, Ketu in 7th. Affects self-identity and marriage.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika
Effects
Anant Kaal Sarp forms when Rahu sits in the 1st house (Lagna) and Ketu in the 7th house, with all other planets between them. The 1st house governs identity, health, and physical body. Rahu here creates an obsessive drive for personal recognition, sometimes at the cost of relationships.
The 7th house Ketu detaches the native from conventional partnership. Marriage may be delayed, or the spouse may be spiritually inclined or emotionally distant. The native often feels torn between self-interest and partnership obligations.
Career is usually strong because Rahu in the 1st gives ambition and public presence. But personal happiness suffers. Health issues related to the head, brain, and nervous system are common when Rahu is afflicted.
Remedies
- 1.Perform Kaal Sarp Dosha Nivaran Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik. This is considered the most effective single remedy for all Kaal Sarp types.
- 2.Recite Rahu Beej Mantra "Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah" 108 times daily for 40 days, starting on a Saturday.
- 3.Keep a silver snake idol or Nag Devta image in the puja room and offer milk on Nag Panchami.
- 4.Donate black sesame seeds (til) and blue cloth on Saturdays to reduce Rahu's malefic influence.
- 5.Wear a Gomed (Hessonite) gemstone of minimum 5 carats in silver, on the middle finger of the right hand, after energising on a Saturday during Rahu Kaal.
Anant Kaal Sarp Dosha by Ascendant
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is Anant Kaal Sarp the worst type?
Anant is the most talked about because Rahu in the 1st house is highly visible in its effects. But "worst" depends on the overall chart. A well-aspected Rahu in the 1st can actually give tremendous worldly success. The marriage difficulties (Ketu in 7th) are the main concern.
Q.Does Anant Kaal Sarp always delay marriage?
Not always, but it creates complications. The native may marry someone very different from expectations, or the marriage dynamic may be unconventional. Ketu in the 7th can also attract a spiritually oriented partner, which can be positive.
Q.How long does Kaal Sarp Dosha last?
Kaal Sarp is a birth chart yoga - it is present for life. However, its effects are strongest during Rahu and Ketu mahadashas (18 and 7 years respectively). Remedies do not remove the yoga but reduce its negative manifestations.