Vimshottari Dasha Calculator
Vimshottari dasha is the most-used Vedic timing system — a 120-year cycle dividing life into mahadashas (major periods) ruled by the nine grahas. Your starting dasha is set by the Moon's nakshatra at birth.
Enter your birth date, time and city to see your birth nakshatra, dasha balance, current mahadasha and antardasha, and the full sequence with dates. The current period is highlighted.
This tool runs entirely in your browser — no birth details or personal data are sent to any server. It is free with no signup and works on any device. Results use standard Vedic calculations (Lahiri ayanamsa) and are provided for traditional and informational purposes only.
Formula
Birth nakshatra → starting dasha lord Remaining nakshatra arc → dasha balance at birth Sequence: Ketu 7y, Venus 20y, Sun 6y, Moon 10y, Mars 7y, Rahu 18y, Jupiter 16y, Saturn 19y, Mercury 17y
Example
Born with Moon in Purva Phalguni pada 3: Starts with Venus mahadasha (~9y 9m balance), then Sun, Moon, Mars…
How to Use
- 1. Enter birth date, time and city.
- 2. Click "Calculate Dasha".
- 3. Read the summary and the highlighted current mahadasha.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vimshottari dasha?
A 120-year planetary period cycle used in Vedic astrology for timing life events.
How is my dasha decided?
By the Moon's nakshatra at birth — each nakshatra maps to a starting graha.
What are antardashas?
Sub-periods within each mahadasha ruled by each graha in turn.
Is my birth data stored?
No — everything is computed in your browser.