Tara Dasha Calculator
Tara Dasha is a Nakshatra-based period system used in Vedic Astrology for compatibility analysis and daily predictions. "Tara" means "star" — the system groups the 27 Nakshatras into 9 sets of 3, each representing a different life theme from auspicious to challenging.
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FreeWhat is Tara Dasha?
Tara Dasha (also called Tara Bala) is a Nakshatra-based system that divides the 27 Nakshatras into 9 groups of 3, starting from the birth Nakshatra. Each group represents a specific life quality:
- Janma (Birth): 1st, 10th, 19th Nakshatra — moderately favorable
- Sampat (Wealth): 2nd, 11th, 20th — highly favorable for finances
- Vipat (Danger): 3rd, 12th, 21st — challenging, requires caution
- Kshema (Prosperity): 4th, 13th, 22nd — favorable for stability
- Pratyari (Obstacle): 5th, 14th, 23rd — creates opposition
- Sadhaka (Achievement): 6th, 15th, 24th — supports accomplishment
- Vadha (Death): 7th, 16th, 25th — most challenging
- Mitra (Friend): 8th, 17th, 26th — supportive and friendly
- Parama Mitra (Best Friend): 9th, 18th, 27th — most auspicious
Tara Dasha is widely used in compatibility (Kundli matching) analysis and for selecting auspicious days (Muhurta) for important activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Kundli matching (marriage compatibility), Tara is one of the 8 Kuta factors scored in Ashtakoot matching. The Tara score is calculated by counting the Nakshatra distance between the bride's and groom's Moon Nakshatras. Favorable Tara groups (Sampat, Kshema, Sadhaka, Mitra, Parama Mitra) score higher points.
The 9 groups are: Janma (Birth), Sampat (Wealth), Vipat (Danger), Kshema (Prosperity), Pratyari (Obstacle), Sadhaka (Achievement), Vadha (Death), Mitra (Friend), Parama Mitra (Best Friend). Each represents a life quality applied to 3 Nakshatras counted from birth.
No. Tara Dasha is a Nakshatra grouping system used for compatibility and daily analysis. Vimshottari Dasha is a planetary period system for life prediction. They use the same 27 Nakshatras but in completely different ways. Tara is simpler and used for quick assessment.