Lunar Yoga
Durudhara Yoga
दुरुधरा
Last reviewed against Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika, Saravali on 13 June 2026. Reviewed by VedicBirth editorial team. Chart positions computed via Lahiri ayanamsha and Swiss Ephemeris.
Formation
Planets (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) on both sides of Moon - in both the 2nd and 12th from Moon simultaneously.
Participating Planets
Moon 10-year mahadasha
mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids
General Effects
Durudhara Yoga gives wealth, vehicles, property, and generous character. The native is supported from all directions, enjoys material comfort, and is known for charitable nature. This is the strongest of the three lunar yogas (Sunapha, Anapha, Durudhara).
Activation Timing
Durudhara Yoga produces visible results during the Moon mahadasha (10 years), and during the antardashas of these planets within other mahadashas. Transit support arrives when Jupiter or Saturn passes over the natal position of Moon, or over the moolatrikona sign of those planets.
Remedies
Inherently positive. This is one of the most auspicious yogas in Jyotish.
FAQ
What is Durudhara Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Durudhara Yoga (Durudhara, दुरुधरा) is a Lunar Yoga. Planets (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) on both sides of Moon - in both the 2nd and 12th from Moon simultaneously. Durudhara Yoga gives wealth, vehicles, property, and generous character. The native is supported from all directions, enjoys material comfort, and is known for charitable nature. This is the strongest of the three lunar yogas (Sunapha, Anapha, Durudhara).
Which planets form Durudhara Yoga?
Durudhara Yoga is formed by Moon. Moon (mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids).
Which lagna benefits most from Durudhara Yoga?
Durudhara Yoga produces the strongest results for lagnas where the participating planets rule kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) or trikona (5, 9) houses. See the per-lagna grid below for individual analysis.
When does Durudhara Yoga activate?
Durudhara Yoga activates during the mahadasha and antardasha periods of Moon (10y), and during transits of Jupiter or Saturn over the natal positions of those planets.
Are there cancellation conditions for Durudhara Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Durudhara Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Durudhara Yoga differ materially across the 12 lagnas because the participating planets rule different houses for each ascendant. Click any lagna for the full lagna-specific analysis.