Who doesn’t want an unburdened life?

Now while even the most fortunate do contend with their own demons, some people seem to have it evidently harder. Societal conditioning will tell you to optimise your way of living and problem solving, the internet will tell you to work through your mental health, you’re inner voice will tell you it’s because there are so-and-so things wrong with you. But what if those persistent patterns in your life are something you just can’t beat, no matter how hard you try? Looking into the Mahadashas in your chart presents the next plausible step for the spiritually aligned, when they can’t ‘where-there’s-a-will-there’s-a-way’ out of their problems.

As per Vedic Astrology, a Mahadasha is a major planetary period that essentially controls a specific phase of a person’s life. The term itself refers to a ‘major’ ‘period’ in your life. Think of this as each of the nine planetary rulers taking turns to drive the experiences of your life, set for a certain number of years. For instance, a Ketu or a a Mangal Mahadasha lasts 7 years, while a Venus Mahadasha lasts 2 decades. A Surya Mahadasha will stretch over 6 years while a Moon Mahadasha will last for a decade . Rahu and Shani Mahadasha’s extend the longest – 18 and 19 years respectively. Mercury and Jupiter come in next with 17 and 16 years respectively.

The Vimshottari Dasha is the most common system, mapping a human lifespan across a cycle of 120 years, split between the nine ruling planets. The planet in charge essentially manages the ‘theme’ of that specific phase of your life, shaping every aspect of it across career, relationships, personal development and predominant challenges. Based on how strong or debilitated that particular planet is in your birth chart, the impact is mild to bearable and even severe.

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We must talk about the Rahu Mahadasha first, given how debilitating its effects can be. For this, visiting the Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple in Karnataka is highly recommended. For Ketu, it’s the Jagannath Puri Temple – those afflicted by a Ketu Mahadasha are advised to donate a flag in this temple to lighten the load of personal burdens. For a Shani mahadasha, it’s the Kokilavan Dev Mandir in Uttar Pradesh; offering mustard oil to Shani Dev here along with taking parkiramas helps one battle the incessant delays and glacial pace of their lives, inflicted by any Shani Dasha. As for Mars, visit the Vaitheeswaran Koil in Tamil Nadu to lessen internal aggression and frustrations.

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The mental peace and tranquility a typical temple visit entails does not need to be elaborated on, especially if you’re a believer. For the rest, the concept of karmic relief may be of some relevance, especially if life has been feeling unbearable off-late. Traditional remedies can be considered gimmicky by many. But most, still stand backed by years of tradition and in many cases – real results. Visiting these temples are legitimately held by many as a way to soften harsh planetary effects.

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