Nadi Dosha API

Overview

Nadi represents the pulse or nervous energy channel. In astrology, it's determined by the birth nakshatra. The three Nadis are:

Aadi (Vata)

Air element. Nakshatras: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Moola, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada

Madhya (Pitta)

Fire element. Nakshatras: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada

Antya (Kapha)

Water element. Nakshatras: Krittika, Rohini, Ashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Revati

Nadi Dosha occurs when both partners have the same Nadi. This carries 8 points (highest weight) in Ashtakoota and is considered serious for health and children.

Request

cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.vedika.io/v2/astrology/nadi-dosha" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "person1": {
      "datetime": "1995-08-20T14:30:00+05:30",
      "latitude": 28.6139,
      "longitude": 77.2090
    },
    "person2": {
      "datetime": "1992-03-15T08:45:00+05:30",
      "latitude": 19.0760,
      "longitude": 72.8777
    }
  }'

JavaScript

const response = await fetch('https://api.vedika.io/v2/astrology/nadi-dosha', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    person1: {
      datetime: '1995-08-20T14:30:00+05:30',
      latitude: 28.6139,
      longitude: 77.2090
    },
    person2: {
      datetime: '1992-03-15T08:45:00+05:30',
      latitude: 19.0760,
      longitude: 72.8777
    }
  })
});

const data = await response.json();

Python

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.vedika.io/v2/astrology/nadi-dosha',
    headers={
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    json={
        'person1': {
            'datetime': '1995-08-20T14:30:00+05:30',
            'latitude': 28.6139,
            'longitude': 77.2090
        },
        'person2': {
            'datetime': '1992-03-15T08:45:00+05:30',
            'latitude': 19.0760,
            'longitude': 72.8777
        }
    }
)

data = response.json()

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`person1`	object	Required	First person's birth details
`person1.datetime`	string	Required	Birth date/time in ISO 8601
`person1.latitude`	number	Required	Birth latitude (-90 to 90)
`person1.longitude`	number	Required	Birth longitude (-180 to 180)
`person2`	object	Required	Second person's birth details (same structure)

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "person1": {
      "nakshatra": "Hasta",
      "nakshatraPada": 3,
      "nadi": "Aadi",
      "nadiElement": "Vata (Air)",
      "moonDegree": 165.234
    },
    "person2": {
      "nakshatra": "Rohini",
      "nakshatraPada": 2,
      "nadi": "Antya",
      "nadiElement": "Kapha (Water)",
      "moonDegree": 45.678
    },
    "nadiDosha": {
      "present": false,
      "severity": null,
      "score": 8,
      "maxScore": 8,
      "analysis": "Different Nadis (Aadi and Antya) - No Nadi Dosha present"
    },
    "healthCompatibility": {
      "rating": "excellent",
      "concerns": [],
      "strengths": [
        "Complementary elemental energies",
        "Balanced constitution in offspring",
        "Good immune diversity"
      ]
    },
    "progenyIndication": {
      "rating": "favorable",
      "analysis": "Different Nadis ensure genetic diversity and healthy progeny",
      "considerations": []
    },
    "cancellationRules": {
      "applicable": false,
      "rules": []
    },
    "remedies": [],
    "recommendation": "No Nadi Dosha - marriage is favorable from health and progeny perspective"
  },
  "metadata": {
    "requestId": "req_nadi_abc123",
    "calculatedAt": "2026-01-07T12:00:00Z",
    "cost": 0.003
  }
}

Response with Nadi Dosha Present

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "person1": {
      "nakshatra": "Ardra",
      "nadi": "Aadi",
      "nadiElement": "Vata (Air)"
    },
    "person2": {
      "nakshatra": "Ashwini",
      "nadi": "Aadi",
      "nadiElement": "Vata (Air)"
    },
    "nadiDosha": {
      "present": true,
      "severity": "high",
      "score": 0,
      "maxScore": 8,
      "analysis": "Same Nadi (Aadi) - Nadi Dosha is present"
    },
    "healthCompatibility": {
      "rating": "concerning",
      "concerns": [
        "Similar constitutional weaknesses",
        "Potential nervous system issues",
        "May require health monitoring"
      ]
    },
    "progenyIndication": {
      "rating": "needs_attention",
      "analysis": "Same Nadi may affect fertility or child health",
      "considerations": [
        "Consult healthcare provider before conception",
        "Consider genetic counseling"
      ]
    },
    "cancellationRules": {
      "applicable": true,
      "rules": [
        {
          "rule": "Same Rashi but different Nakshatra",
          "applies": false
        },
        {
          "rule": "Same Nakshatra but different Pada",
          "applies": true,
          "details": "Person1: Ardra Pada 2, Person2: Ashwini Pada 4"
        },
        {
          "rule": "Jupiter or Venus aspects Moon",
          "applies": false
        }
      ],
      "cancelled": true,
      "cancellationReason": "Different Nakshatra padas cancel the dosha"
    },
    "remedies": [
      {
        "type": "Donation",
        "description": "Donate gold or yellow cloth to a married woman",
        "timing": "On bride's birth nakshatra day"
      },
      {
        "type": "Puja",
        "description": "Perform Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap (11,000 times)",
        "timing": "Before marriage"
      },
      {
        "type": "Ritual",
        "description": "Kumbh Vivah for bride if Manglik",
        "timing": "Before actual marriage"
      }
    ],
    "recommendation": "Nadi Dosha present but cancelled due to different padas. Proceed with suggested remedies for added protection."
  },
  "metadata": {
    "requestId": "req_nadi_xyz789",
    "calculatedAt": "2026-01-07T12:00:00Z",
    "cost": 0.003
  }
}

Nadi Dosha Cancellation Rules

Same Rashi, Different Nakshatra

If both have same Moon sign but different nakshatras, dosha is cancelled.

Same Nakshatra, Different Pada

Same nakshatra but different padas (quarters) cancels the dosha.

Benefic Aspects on Moon

Jupiter or Venus aspecting either Moon reduces dosha severity.

Navamsa Considerations

If Moon signs in Navamsa are different, dosha effect is reduced.

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