What the tradition says
The canonical remedy for Kaal Sarp dosha - when all seven non-nodal planets fall between Rahu and Ketu. Traditional texts pair it with snake-puja at Trimbakeshwar, Kalahasti, or another recognised Kaal-Sarp-shanti tirtha, with recitation of the Sarpa-sukta from the Rig-veda.
What it addresses
- Rahu
- Ketu
- Kaal Sarp dosha
Traditional timing
- Naga-panchami (5th tithi of bright fortnight of Shravana) is the canonical timing.
- Trimbakeshwar (Nashik), Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh), and Mannarsala (Kerala) are the named tirthas in the tradition.
- Tradition recommends one full rite rather than annual repetition.
Source
Sarpa-sukta (Rig-veda); Trimbakeshwar-mahatmya
Common questions
- What is Kaal-sarp-shanti?
- The canonical remedy for Kaal Sarp dosha - when all seven non-nodal planets fall between Rahu and Ketu. Traditional texts pair it with snake-puja at Trimbakeshwar, Kalahasti, or another recognised Kaal-Sarp-shanti tirtha, with recitation of the Sarpa-sukta from the Rig-veda.
- What does Kaal-sarp-shanti address?
- Traditionally associated with Rahu, Ketu. Cited in connection with Kaal Sarp dosha.
- When is Kaal-sarp-shanti traditionally performed?
- Naga-panchami (5th tithi of bright fortnight of Shravana) is the canonical timing. Trimbakeshwar (Nashik), Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh), and Mannarsala (Kerala) are the named tirthas in the tradition. Tradition recommends one full rite rather than annual repetition.
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