Vimshottari dasha
Rahu mahadasha: effects, antardasha and remedies
Rahu mahadasha lasts eighteen years and brings sudden rises, foreign links, technology, ambition and unconventional paths.
| Length | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Order | Comes after Mangal and before Guru |
| Its nakshatras | Ardra, Swati and Shatabhisha |
| Mantra | Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah |
About Rahu mahadasha
Rahu mahadasha lasts eighteen years and brings sudden rises, foreign links, technology, ambition and unconventional paths.
When it gives good results
A well-placed Rahu (in houses 3, 6, 10, 11) gives sudden success, foreign travel or settlement, fame, politics and gains through technology.
When it is difficult
An afflicted Rahu brings confusion, fears, deception, addiction, legal trouble and sudden losses.
Antardashas in Rahu mahadasha
| Antardasha | Length | General tone |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu–Rahu | 2 y 8 m | friendly |
| Rahu–Guru | 2 y 5 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Shani | 2 y 10 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Budh | 2 y 7 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Ketu | 1 y 1 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Shukra | 3 y 0 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Surya | 0 y 11 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Chandra | 1 y 6 m | mixed |
| Rahu–Mangal | 1 y 1 m | mixed |
The tone shows only the natural friendship of the two planets. The real result depends on where both sit in your chart.
Remedies for Rahu mahadasha
- Chant Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah 108 times, especially on Shanivara (Saturday).
- Hessonite (Gomed) gemstone
- 8 Mukhi Rudraksha
See your own dasha timeline with every antardasha and its dates.
Make my kundaliFrequently asked questions
How long is Rahu mahadasha?
Rahu mahadasha lasts 18 years in the Vimshottari system.
Is Rahu mahadasha good or bad?
A well-placed Rahu (in houses 3, 6, 10, 11) gives sudden success, foreign travel or settlement, fame, politics and gains through technology. An afflicted Rahu brings confusion, fears, deception, addiction, legal trouble and sudden losses.
What are the remedies for Rahu mahadasha?
Chant Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah, especially on Shanivara (Saturday); wear its gemstone only if it suits your lagna; and do charity linked to the planet.