How does this compare to Prokerala or VedicRishi?

Prokerala returns basic Kundli, single Mahadasha, and D1/D9/D10 - no six-fold Shadbala, no Bhava Bala, no Vimsopaka, no D60 deity. VedicRishi has more depth than Prokerala but still returns Shadbala as a single total without component breakdowns, and does not expose D60 deity or Krura/Saumya nature. Our API ships the classical Parashara math: six Shadbala components with sub-parts, all 16 vargas with documented rule sources, D60 deity, Bhava Bala, Vimsopaka three schemes, and Mean/True node toggle. Response time <500ms vs their 2-3 seconds.

What is Vedic Astrology API and how does it work?

Our Vedic Astrology API is a REST API that calculates Kundlis, Vimshottari Dashas, Nakshatras, divisional charts, and the classical strength systems (Shadbala, Bhava Bala, Vimsopaka, Ashtakvarga). Send birth data (date, time, location) via POST and get the full Vedic payload in JSON in <500ms. Vedic uses sidereal zodiac (fixed to star positions) and includes Vimshottari Dasha (planetary periods that predict timing) and Nakshatras (27 lunar mansions). The API runs on Swiss Ephemeris (NASA JPL data) and supports 12 ayanamsas (Lahiri default). AI-generated interpretations in 13 languages.

Do you support both Western and Vedic astrology?

Yes. Our API is the only one that returns both from one call. Specify ayanamsa: lahiri for Vedic or ayanamsa: null for Western, or request both in the same response. One API key, one bill, both systems. Prokerala and AstroSage are Vedic-only, most US APIs are Western-only.

How do I calculate Vimshottari Dasha with your API?

Send a POST to /api/v3/vedic/kundli with birth data and include_dasha: true. The response returns current Mahadasha, Antardasha, and Pratyantardasha with exact start and end dates, plus the full 120-year timeline. Three levels in <500ms vs 30+ minutes manually. The starting period is derived from the Moon's nakshatra at birth and proportionally adjusted for how far the Moon has traveled through that nakshatra.

Can I get divisional charts (D9, D10, etc.) from the API?

Yes. Set divisional_charts to the list you want: ["D1", "D9", "D10", "D12", "D60"] for example. All 16 Parashara vargas are available: D1 Rasi, D9 Navamsa (marriage), D10 Dasamsa (career), D12 Dwadasamsa (parents), D16 Shodasamsa (vehicles), D24 Chaturvimsamsa (education), D30 Trimsamsa (challenges), D60 Shashtiamsa (past-life karma) plus the rest. Charts return planetary positions, aspects, and house placements in one call.

How accurate are your Nakshatra calculations?

Swiss Ephemeris (NASA JPL data) with Lahiri default. Accurate to within 1 arc-minute (1/60th of a degree) - same precision as Parashara's Light and Jagannatha Hora. The Moon's position is computed, then mapped to one of the 27 nakshatras and the pada (4 quarters per nakshatra = 108 divisions). The response includes nakshatra lord, deity, symbol, and characteristics.

How much does Vedic Astrology API cost?

$11/month for 1,000 Kundli calculations with full Vimshottari Dasha and basic divisional charts. Free tier: 50 Kundlis/month forever. Professional ($37/mo): 55,000 requests with all 16 vargas, Kundli matching, Shadbala, Bhava Bala, Vimsopaka, yoga detection. Business ($99/mo): 220,000 requests with priority support. Prokerala charges $29-499/mo for less depth. Building this in-house: 3-6 months of dev time, ~$30,000+.

Is there a free tier for testing?

Yes. 50 requests/month with full access to Vimshottari Dasha, Nakshatras, and basic divisional charts (D1, D9, D10). Sign up and get an API key instantly. Same calculation precision as paid tiers - Swiss Ephemeris, multiple ayanamsas, AI interpretations, 13 languages. Upgrade to Starter ($11/mo) or Professional ($37/mo) when you scale.

What's included in the Professional tier?

Professional ($37/mo): 55,000 requests/month, all 16 Parashara vargas (D1-D60) with documented rule sources, classical Shadbala (six components), Bhava Bala, Vimsopaka three schemes, Kundli matching with 36 Gunas, Mangal Dosha and Nadi Dosha detection, yoga detection across 17 categories with strength scoring and provenance citations, Jaimini Chara Karakas, Ashtakvarga (BAV + SAV + transit scoring), Mean/True node toggle, 13 languages, priority email support, webhook notifications. Both Western and Vedic in one API.

How long does integration take?

Most developers integrate in 2-4 hours. SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP and REST docs with copy-paste examples. Authentication is Bearer token. Response is clean JSON. First successful Kundli call: under 15 minutes if you know REST. Versus 3-6 months minimum to learn Vedic astronomy and code it yourself. Example code for React, Node.js, Python Flask, and PHP Laravel.

Can I white-label the interpretations?

Yes. Enterprise tier ($399+/mo) includes white-label interpretations - customize Dasha predictions, Nakshatra descriptions, yoga interpretations, and remedies to match your brand voice. Professional tier ($37/mo) gets AI-generated unique interpretations (not generic copy-paste from books). Free and Starter use standard interpretations.

Do you support Indian regional languages?

Yes. 13 languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali plus Russian, Spanish, German, French. Set language: hi for Hindi or language: ta for Tamil and the interpretations - Dasha predictions, Nakshatra descriptions, yoga explanations, remedies - come back in that language. Most competitors stop at English + Hindi.

Why not use AstroSage API?

AstroSage has limited documentation, slower response times (1-2 seconds), and legacy integration patterns. Our API has modern REST architecture, detailed docs, SDKs, and <500ms responses. We include Western astrology, so one API covers both audiences. AstroSage is Vedic-only with sparse documentation; many developers struggle with their integration. We have copy-paste examples, Postman collections, and an interactive API explorer.

Can I calculate Kundli matching for marriage apps?

Yes. The Kundli matching endpoint returns all 36 Gunas (Ashtakoot): Varna (1), Vashya (2), Tara (3), Yoni (4), Graha Maitri (5), Gana (6), Bhakoot (7), Nadi (8). It also detects Mangal Dosha (Mars in 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 12 from Lagna, Moon, or Venus), Nadi Dosha, and other compatibility factors. Score is X/36 with per-Kuta explanations. Two full Kundlis matched in <800ms. Professional tier ($37/mo) includes unlimited matching. Used by apps processing 1000+ matches daily.

Do you calculate planetary yogas?

Yes. The /api/v3/vedic/yoga-analysis endpoint detects yogas across 17 categories: raj_yoga, dhana_yoga, pancha_mahapurusha, chandra_yoga, surya_yoga, viparita_yoga, neecha_bhanga, nabhas_yoga, sannyasa_yoga, profession_yoga, relationship_yoga, longevity_yoga, travel_yoga, sudden_event_yoga, arishta, dosha, and modifier. The May 2026 update added 11 new yoga families plus a unified Bhanga (cancellation) engine that runs across all of them. Output is built for audits: each yoga returns its sanskrit_name in IAST, a strength from 0 to 100 with a per-factor breakdown, cancellation (bhanga) detection, and doctrinal provenance tagged classical, modern, or contested with source citations such as Phaladeepika and BPHS. Available in 14 languages.

How does the yoga detection return its results, and can I show users why a yoga fired?

Every detected yoga comes back with a strength score from 0 to 100 and a per-factor breakdown, so you can render the exact reasons it formed instead of a yes/no flag. The sanskrit_name field uses IAST transliteration. The Bhanga engine checks for cancellation - a Raj Yoga that looks present can be cancelled by a debilitated lord, and the response says so in the cancellation field. Each yoga also carries a provenance tag (classical, modern, or contested) with source citations like Phaladeepika or BPHS, so your app can cite where the rule comes from. This is built for Jyotish apps that need explainable output, not a black box.

Do you support Jaimini Chara Karakas?

Yes, shipped June 2026. Set karaka_scheme to knrao or parashari to choose how the Chara Karakas are assigned. By default the API uses the standard 7-karaka scheme (Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka, Bhratrikaraka, Matrikaraka, Putrakaraka, Gnatikaraka, Darakaraka). You can also request the optional 8-karaka scheme, which adds Rahu and reckons it in reverse (by decreasing longitude) the way Rahu moves. The response echoes which scheme produced the karakas so your audit log shows the convention used.

What house system do you use for Vedic charts?

Whole Sign by default (each sign = one house - the traditional Vedic standard). Equal and Porphyry are also available for Vedic charts. For Western charts, all 23 house systems including Placidus, Koch, Campanus, Regiomontanus, and Topocentric - and the test suite covers the obscure ones too. Set house_system: whole_sign for Vedic or house_system: placidus for Western.

Is Davison chart data available?

Yes. Davison planet-in-signs data is now part of the relationship chart set, alongside synastry and composite. The Davison chart is the midpoint-in-time chart for two people - planetary positions are computed for the moment exactly halfway between the two birth times, at the midpoint location. Useful for couple readings where the Davison chart adds another lens beyond synastry aspects and composite planets.

Vedic Astrology API

Classical Parashara for Vedic + Western Astrology

Classical Shadbala (6 components), Parashara vargas D1-D60, D60 deity + Krura/Saumya, Bhava Bala, Vimsopaka, Vimshottari Dasha, Ashtakvarga, and Mean/True node toggle.

Swiss Ephemeris precision in <500ms. Used by 2,800+ developers and astrologers.

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Shadbala 6-fold

Classical strength

D1-D60

Parashara vargas

Mean/True

Node mode toggle

<500ms

Response time

2.3M+ Kundlis generated monthly

99.9% Uptime SLA

Closed-beta partner-tested

Return basic planetary placements but no classical Shadbala (six-fold strength)
D60 chart returned without deity name or Krura/Saumya nature
No Bhava Bala endpoint - you cannot rank house strength
No Vimsopaka score - the 20-fold weighted varga strength is missing
Node type (Mean vs True) is hardcoded with no audit trail
Vargas stop at D9 or D10 instead of the full Parashara set to D60

Transform your development workflow

Six-fold Shadbala: Sthana, Dig, Kala, Cheshta, Naisargika, Drik - each with component breakdowns
Parashara vargas D1 through D60 per Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
D60 (Shashtiamsa) returns deity name and Krura/Saumya nature - critical for rectification
Bhava Bala endpoint: house strength separate from planetary strength
Vimsopaka strength: 20-fold weighted scoring across vargas
Mean vs True nodes configurable, with node_type echoed in response for audit trail

Performance Metrics

Enterprise-grade reliability for Vedic calculations

<300ms

API Response

Ayanamsa Systems

Languages

2.3M+

Daily Requests

Classical Vedic Astrology API - Shadbala, Vargas D1-D60, Bhava Bala

Parashara-grade calculations: six-fold Shadbala, Vimsopaka, Bhava Bala, Ashtakvarga, D60 deity

Vedic astrology (Jyotish) uses the sidereal zodiac, not the tropical one Western astrology runs on. Where most Vedic APIs stop at planet placements and a basic Mahadasha, our API ships the classical Parashara math: six-fold Shadbala with component breakdowns, the full D1-D60 varga set, D60 with deity and Krura/Saumya nature, a dedicated Bhava Bala endpoint, Vimsopaka twenty-fold strength, expanded Ashtakvarga, and a Mean/True node toggle that echoes the chosen mode back for audit trail. Vimshottari Dasha returns three levels (Maha + Antar + Pratyantar). Davison planet-in-signs data is now part of the response set. Twelve ayanamsas are supported (Lahiri, Krishnamurti, Raman and nine more), with output in 13 languages. Everything runs on Swiss Ephemeris in under 500ms via REST. The classical depth comes from closed-beta requests from working astrologers - the data they actually use day to day. Over 2,800 developers and astrologers run on this API, and it is still the only one that returns both Western and Vedic from a single call.

What is classical Shadbala and how is it computed?

Shadbala is the six-fold strength of a planet from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.

The six components are: Sthana Bala (positional - based on dignity, exaltation, varga placements), Dig Bala (directional - planets get strength in specific houses: Sun and Mars in the 10th, Jupiter and Mercury in the 1st, Moon and Venus in the 4th, Saturn in the 7th), Kala Bala (temporal - day/night, paksha, year, month, day, hour rulers, ayana, yuddha), Cheshta Bala (motional - retrograde and average daily motion compared to mean), Naisargika Bala (natural - the fixed strength order Sun > Moon > Venus > Jupiter > Mercury > Mars > Saturn), and Drik Bala (aspectual - benefic minus malefic aspect score).

Most APIs return only a single Shadbala total.

Ours returns each of the six components with its sub-parts, so you can show users why a planet is weak: low Sthana Bala because debilitated, low Kala Bala because in a malefic hora, and so on.

The endpoint also returns Ishta and Kashta phala derived from Shadbala.

Useful for ranking planets when reading a chart.

Six components with breakdowns, not a single total

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Which Parashara vargas does the API support?

All 16 vargas of the Shodasha Varga set, computed by Parashara rules: D1 Rasi, D2 Hora (Parashara variant - first half of odd signs ruled by Sun, second half by Moon, reversed for even signs), D3 Drekkana, D4 Chaturthamsa, D7 Saptamsa, D9 Navamsa, D10 Dasamsa, D12 Dwadasamsa, D16 Shodasamsa, D20 Vimsamsa, D24 Chaturvimsamsa, D27 Bhamsa (Saptavimsamsa), D30 Trimsamsa, D40 Khavedamsa, D45 Akshavedamsa, D60 Shashtiamsa.

The rule source is documented per chart so you know exactly which classical scheme was applied.

D9 Navamsa for marriage, D10 Dasamsa for career, D12 Dwadasamsa for parents, D24 Chaturvimsamsa for education, D30 Trimsamsa for hardship, D60 Shashtiamsa for past-life karma and rectification.

Parashara is the tradition; KP and Jaimini use different schemes for some charts (notably D30) and those are tracked separately.

Every chart returns planet sign, house, lord, and Vargottama flag.

All 16 Parashara vargas with documented rule sources

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Does the API return D60 deity and Krura/Saumya nature?

Yes - and this is the part most Vedic APIs simply do not have.

The Shashtiamsa (D60) divides each sign into 60 parts of 0 degree 30 minute each.

Each of the 60 parts has a deity name from Parashara and a classical nature: Krura (harsh) or Saumya (gentle).

Birth time matters at this resolution - a one-minute shift can move a planet into a different D60 division, which is why D60 is the chart used for high-precision rectification work.

The response now includes the deity name (Ghora, Rakshasa, Deva, Kubera, Yaksha, Kinnara and so on) and the krura_saumya field for every planet in D60.

With a rectified time, the D60 ascendant deity is one of the strongest indicators classical astrologers use to confirm the time.

The data was added at the request of closed-beta partners doing rectification work.

D60 deity + Krura/Saumya - not in Prokerala or VedicRishi

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What is the Bhava Bala endpoint and when do you use it?

Shadbala scores a planet.

Bhava Bala scores a house.

They are different calculations and you need both.

The endpoint returns three classical components per house: Bhavadhipati Bala (strength of the house lord), Bhava Digbala (directional strength of the bhava), and Bhava Drik Bala (aspect strength on the bhava).

The totals tell you which houses can actually deliver results, even if the lord is weak elsewhere.

Example: a chart can have strong 10th-house aspects and a well-placed 10th lord, giving a high 10th Bhava Bala, while Saturn (the planet) has poor Shadbala overall.

The career outcome depends more on Bhava Bala than on Saturn's planetary strength in that case.

Useful for rectification, predictive work, and any reading where you need to rank which houses matter most.

Returned as a separate endpoint so it can be called without recomputing the full chart.

House strength, separate from planetary Shadbala

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What is Vimsopaka strength?

Vimsopaka means twenty-fold.

It is a classical weighted score that grades a planet's overall placement across multiple vargas - not just D1.

Parashara defines three weighting schemes: Sapta-Varga (7 charts), Dasha-Varga (10 charts), and Shodasha-Varga (16 charts).

Each varga earns the planet points based on its dignity in that chart (exalted, own sign, friendly, neutral, enemy, debilitated, mooltrikona), and the points are summed and scaled to a maximum of 20.

A planet scoring 18-20 across Shodasha-Varga is exceptional; 5 or below is weak.

The endpoint returns all three scoring schemes per planet so you can pick the one your tradition uses.

This is the calculation classical astrologers use to decide which planet to trust when multiple vargas disagree.

Most APIs omit it entirely.

Sapta-, Dasha-, and Shodasha-Varga schemes per planet

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Ashtakvarga, Mean vs True nodes, and Davison

Ashtakvarga coverage was expanded.

The response returns Bhinnashtakavarga (BAV) per planet, Sarvashtakavarga (SAV) totals, and transit scoring against the natal SAV.

Use SAV to grade transit timing for any house.

The Mean vs True node question is now explicit: set node_type=mean to use the mean lunar node (smooth, the traditional choice for most Parashara work), or node_type=true to use the osculating node (used in some modern Western work and a few Vedic schools).

The chosen value is echoed back in the response payload, so an audit log of a chart will show which node convention was used to compute it - no more silent disagreement between systems.

Davison planet-in-signs data was also added, alongside the existing synastry and composite work, for relationship charts.

These changes came directly from closed-beta partner requests and shipped with tests covering obscure house systems as well.

node_type echoed in response - audit trail for every chart

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Yoga detection with strength scoring and source citations

The /api/v3/vedic/yoga-analysis endpoint detects yogas across 17 categories: raj_yoga, dhana_yoga, pancha_mahapurusha, chandra_yoga, surya_yoga, viparita_yoga, neecha_bhanga, nabhas_yoga, sannyasa_yoga, profession_yoga, relationship_yoga, longevity_yoga, travel_yoga, sudden_event_yoga, arishta, dosha, and modifier.

The May 2026 update added 11 new yoga families and a unified Bhanga (cancellation) engine that runs across every category.

The output is built for apps that need to explain themselves.

Each yoga returns its sanskrit_name in IAST, a strength from 0 to 100 with a per-factor breakdown, cancellation (bhanga) detection, and a doctrinal provenance tag - classical, modern, or contested - with source citations such as Phaladeepika and BPHS.

So a Jyotish app can show a user that a Raj Yoga formed, score it, point to the classical text the rule comes from, and flag if a debilitated lord cancels it.

Yoga interpretations come in 14 languages.

This is the difference between a black-box yoga count and output an astrologer can audit.

17 categories, strength 0-100, bhanga detection, classical citations

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Jaimini Chara Karakas (knrao or parashari)

Jaimini astrology assigns Chara Karakas - movable significators - by ranking the planets on their degrees within a sign.

The June 2026 update adds a karaka_scheme option set to knrao or parashari, since the two traditions handle ties and the Rahu question differently.

The default is the standard 7-karaka scheme: Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka, Bhratrikaraka, Matrikaraka, Putrakaraka, Gnatikaraka, and Darakaraka.

You can also request the optional 8-karaka scheme, which brings Rahu in and reckons it in reverse - by decreasing longitude - the way Rahu actually moves.

The response echoes back which scheme produced the karakas, so an audit log shows the exact convention used to compute the chart.

This matters for Jyotish developers building Jaimini features who cannot afford a silent disagreement over which scheme ran.

karaka_scheme: knrao or parashari, plus optional 8-karaka with reverse Rahu

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Use Cases

Marriage & Dating Apps

Kundli matching with 36 Gunas, Mangal Dosha, Nadi Dosha - and now Bhava Bala on the 7th to grade marriage prospects

Birth Time Rectification

D60 deity + Krura/Saumya nature plus Mean/True node toggle - the exact fields rectification work asks for

Professional Astrologer Tools

Six-fold Shadbala with breakdowns, Vimsopaka three schemes, D1-D60 vargas, and yoga analysis that cites Phaladeepika and BPHS

Daily Horoscope Apps

Vimshottari Dasha (3 levels), Ashtakvarga transit scoring, real-time nakshatra tracking

Learning Platforms

Compare Western and Vedic in one call, teach Parashara classical math with documented rule sources

Astrology SaaS

White-label Kundli generation, API reselling, custom AI interpretations in 13 languages

Technical Specifications

API Response Time	<500ms average for the full classical payload
Calculation Engine	Swiss Ephemeris (NASA JPL data) with 0.001 degree precision
Shadbala components	Sthana, Dig, Kala, Cheshta, Naisargika, Drik - each returned with sub-parts plus Ishta/Kashta phala
Parashara vargas	D1, D2, D3, D4, D7, D9, D10, D12, D16, D20, D24, D27, D30, D40, D45, D60 with rule source per chart
D60 detail	deity name + krura_saumya nature per planet
Bhava Bala	Bhavadhipati, Bhava Digbala, Bhava Drik Bala per house
Vimsopaka	Sapta-Varga, Dasha-Varga, Shodasha-Varga weighted scores per planet
Ashtakvarga	BAV per planet, SAV totals, transit scoring
Node type	node_type enum: mean or true (echoed in response)
Yoga analysis	17 categories, strength 0-100 with per-factor breakdown, bhanga (cancellation) engine, provenance (classical/modern/contested) with citations
Jaimini Chara Karakas	karaka_scheme: knrao or parashari; 7-karaka default, optional 8-karaka adds Rahu in reverse
Davison support	Davison planets-in-signs data alongside synastry and composite
Ayanamsa Options	12 systems: Lahiri, Krishnamurti, Raman, Yukteshwar, True Citra, JN Bhasin, Ushashashi, True Revati, True Pushya, SS Citra, Suryasiddhanta, Fagan-Bradley
Dasha Systems	Vimshottari (10 Maha + 9 Antar + 9 Pratyantar), Yogini, Char
Nakshatras	All 27 nakshatras with 4 padas each (108 divisions)
House Systems	Whole Sign (Vedic default), Equal, Porphyry + 23 Western systems (with tests for obscure ones)
Languages Supported	13 languages: EN, HI, TA, TE, RU, KN, ML, BN, GU, MR, ES, DE, FR
Authentication	Bearer token (API key)
Rate Limits	100 to Unlimited requests/month based on tier
Integration Time	2-4 hours with SDKs (JS, Python, PHP, REST)
Uptime SLA	99.9% uptime guarantee (Enterprise tier)

Vedic Astrology API Comparison - Why We're Better

Feature	Astrology API	Others
Classical Shadbala	Six components with breakdowns	Total only or missing
Parashara vargas	Full D1-D60 set	D1, D9, D10 only
D60 deity + Krura/Saumya	Returned	Not exposed
Bhava Bala endpoint	Dedicated endpoint	Not exposed
Vimsopaka strength	3 weighting schemes	Not exposed
Ashtakvarga	BAV + SAV + transit scoring	SAV only or partial
Node type	Mean / True, echoed in response	Hardcoded, no audit trail
Yoga detection	17 categories, 0-100 strength, bhanga, source citations	Flat list, no scoring or sources
Jaimini Chara Karakas	knrao + parashari, 7 or 8 karaka	Not exposed
Vimshottari Dasha	10 Maha + 9 Antar + 9 Pratyantar	Mahadasha only
Response time	<500ms	2-3 seconds
Both Western + Vedic	Yes - one API call	One or the other
Ayanamsas	12 systems	1-2 systems
Pricing	$11-399/month	$29-499/month

Related Vedic Astrology APIs

Birth Chart Vedic API

Kundli generation with Shadbala, D60 deity, and Mean/True node toggle in the chart payload

Vimshottari Dasha API

Planetary periods - 10 Maha + 9 Antar + 9 Pratyantar - for timing predictions

Nakshatra Calculator API

27 lunar mansions with padas, lords, deities, and characteristics

Navamsa Calculator API

D9 chart for marriage predictions and spouse characteristics

Divisional Charts API

Full D1-D60 Parashara varga set with documented rule sources

Karmic Astrology API

Rahu, Ketu, and D60 deity work for past-life and karmic analysis

API Documentation

Complete technical reference with code examples and authentication

References & Standards

Swiss Ephemeris (DE431-based) — astronomical calculations source
NASA JPL Planetary Ephemerides — underlying ephemeris dataset
International Astronomical Union (IAU) — body designation and nomenclature standards
IANA Time Zone Database — timezone & DST resolution

Complete Vedic Astrology Suite

Vimshottari Dasha System

120-year planetary period cycle: 10 Mahadashas, 9 Antardashas per Maha, 9 Pratyantardashas per Antar. AI-powered predictions for each period.

Complete 3-level timeline in <300ms vs 30+ min manual

27 Nakshatras with Padas

All lunar mansions with 4 pada subdivisions (108 total divisions). Birth nakshatra determines Dasha starting point.

Accurate to 1 arc-minute using Swiss Ephemeris

12 Ayanamsa Systems

Lahiri (90% of astrologers), Krishnamurti (KP), Raman, Yukteshwar, True Citra, JN Bhasin, Ushashashi, True Revati, True Pushya, SS Citra, Suryasiddhanta, Fagan-Bradley.

Most complete ayanamsa support in any API

Divisional Charts (D1-D60)

All 16 Shodasha Varga charts: Navamsa (D9), Dasamsa (D10), Dwadasamsa (D12), Shashtiamsa (D60), etc.

All charts in one API call vs hours manual

Kundli Matching (36 Gunas)

Complete Ashtakoot: 8 Kutas (Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, Nadi) = 36 Gunas. Mangal Dosha from Lagna/Moon/Venus, Nadi Dosha detection.

Complete matching in <300ms

Yoga Analysis (17 categories)

Raj, Dhana, Pancha Mahapurusha, Viparita, Neecha Bhanga, Nabhas, Sannyasa, and more across 17 categories. Each yoga returns sanskrit_name in IAST, strength 0-100 with a per-factor breakdown, bhanga (cancellation) detection, and provenance (classical/modern/contested) with citations like Phaladeepika and BPHS.

/api/v3/vedic/yoga-analysis - audit-grade output, 14 languages

Jaimini Chara Karakas

Movable significators ranked by degree. Set karaka_scheme to knrao or parashari. Default 7-karaka scheme, or request the optional 8-karaka scheme that adds Rahu reckoned in reverse.

Scheme echoed in response for audit trails

13 Language Support

8 Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi) + 5 European (English, Russian, Spanish, German, French).

AI-generated interpretations in all languages

Both Western & Vedic

ONLY API that supports both systems. Same birth data, specify ayanamsa for Vedic or null for Western.

No need to integrate two separate APIs

Swiss Ephemeris Precision

NASA JPL data with 0.001° accuracy. Same calculation engine as professional Vedic software like Parashara's Light.

Astronomical-grade precision

Vedic Astrology API Comparison - Why We're Better

See how we stack up against competitors

Feature	Astrology API	ProKerala	AstroSage	AstrologyAPI.com
Vimshottari Dasha3-level 120-year timeline	Complete: 10 Maha + 9 Antar + 9 Pratyantar	Basic Maha only	Basic Maha only	None (Western only)
Response Time100-300x faster calculations	<300ms	2-3 seconds	1-2 seconds	<800ms
Both Western + VedicOnly API with both systems	YES	No (Vedic only)	No (Vedic only)	Yes
AyanamsasMost complete ayanamsa support	12 systems: Lahiri, KP, Raman, +9 more	Lahiri only	Lahiri, Raman	None
Divisional ChartsComplete Shodasha Varga	All 16 (D1-D60)	D1, D9, D10	D1-D12	None
Kundli MatchingComplete matching system	Ashtakoot: 8 Kutas, 36 Gunas + Mangal Dosha	Basic	Advanced	None
Yoga DetectionProfessional-grade analysis	100+ classical yogas	~50 yogas	~100 yogas	None
LanguagesBest multilingual support	13 languages (8 Indian + 5 European)	English + Hindi	English + Hindi	English
Pricing4-5x cheaper	$11-399/mo	$29-499/mo	$29-499/mo	$29-299/mo
Free Tier	50 req/mo forever	Forever free	Trial only	50 req/mo

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Vimshottari Dasha

3-level 120-year timeline

Astrology API

Complete: 10 Maha + 9 Antar + 9 Pratyantar

ProKerala

Basic Maha only

AstroSage

Basic Maha only

AstrologyAPI.com

None (Western only)

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Response Time

100-300x faster calculations

Astrology API

<300ms

ProKerala

2-3 seconds

AstroSage

1-2 seconds

AstrologyAPI.com

<800ms

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Both Western + Vedic

Only API with both systems

Astrology API

YES

ProKerala

No (Vedic only)

AstroSage

No (Vedic only)

AstrologyAPI.com

Yes

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Ayanamsas

Most complete ayanamsa support

Astrology API

12 systems: Lahiri, KP, Raman, +9 more

ProKerala

Lahiri only

AstroSage

Lahiri, Raman

AstrologyAPI.com

None

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Divisional Charts

Complete Shodasha Varga

Astrology API

All 16 (D1-D60)

ProKerala

D1, D9, D10

AstroSage

D1-D12

AstrologyAPI.com

None

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Kundli Matching

Complete matching system

Astrology API

Ashtakoot: 8 Kutas, 36 Gunas + Mangal Dosha

ProKerala

Basic

AstroSage

Advanced

AstrologyAPI.com

None

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Yoga Detection

Professional-grade analysis

Astrology API

100+ classical yogas

ProKerala

~50 yogas

AstroSage

~100 yogas

AstrologyAPI.com

None

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Languages

Best multilingual support

Astrology API

13 languages (8 Indian + 5 European)

ProKerala

English + Hindi

AstroSage

English + Hindi

AstrologyAPI.com

English

Best Choice

Pricing

4-5x cheaper

Astrology API

$11-399/mo

ProKerala

$29-499/mo

AstroSage

$29-499/mo

AstrologyAPI.com

$29-299/mo

Free Tier

Astrology API

50 req/mo forever

ProKerala

Forever free

AstroSage

Trial only

AstrologyAPI.com

50 req/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Classical Shadbala, vargas D1-D60, Bhava Bala, Vimsopaka, nodes - and the basics

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, scale as you grow. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Always Free

Start Free

Perfect for learning, testing, and small personal projects

50 API calls/month

Basic natal charts

5 house systems

Community support

Pro

$11/month

For small apps and personal projects

All basic endpoints
12 house systems
Email support

Best Value

Pro Plus

$21/month

For growing apps and medium traffic

All enhanced endpoints
18 house systems
AI interpretations
Priority email support

Ultra

$37/month

For professional astrology applications

Credit math ↓

All premium endpoints
23 house systems
Advanced AI interpretations
Priority support

High Volume Plans

For enterprise-scale applications

Business

$99/month

For high-volume applications

Credit math ↓

ALL endpoints
White-label ready
Custom AI fine-tuning
Phone support

UNLIMITED

Enterprise

$399+per month

Unlimited requests with dedicated infrastructure

Dedicated server infrastructure
Sub-300ms guaranteed
24/7 dedicated support
99.99% uptime SLA

All plans include comprehensive documentation and SDKs

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50 free Kundli calculations per month. .

Classical Parashara for Vedic + Western Astrology

Most Vedic APIs skip the classical math

Full classical Parashara implementation in <500ms

Performance Metrics

Classical Vedic Astrology API - Shadbala, Vargas D1-D60, Bhava Bala

What is classical Shadbala and how is it computed?

Which Parashara vargas does the API support?

Does the API return D60 deity and Krura/Saumya nature?

What is the Bhava Bala endpoint and when do you use it?

What is Vimsopaka strength?

Ashtakvarga, Mean vs True nodes, and Davison

Yoga detection with strength scoring and source citations

Jaimini Chara Karakas (knrao or parashari)

Use Cases

Marriage & Dating Apps

Birth Time Rectification

Professional Astrologer Tools

Daily Horoscope Apps

Learning Platforms

Astrology SaaS

Technical Specifications

Vedic Astrology API Comparison - Why We're Better

Related Vedic Astrology APIs

Birth Chart Vedic API

Vimshottari Dasha API

Nakshatra Calculator API

Navamsa Calculator API

Divisional Charts API

Karmic Astrology API

API Documentation

References & Standards

Complete Vedic Astrology Suite

Vimshottari Dasha System

27 Nakshatras with Padas

12 Ayanamsa Systems

Divisional Charts (D1-D60)

Kundli Matching (36 Gunas)

Yoga Analysis (17 categories)

Jaimini Chara Karakas

13 Language Support

Both Western & Vedic

Swiss Ephemeris Precision

Vedic Astrology API Comparison - Why We're Better

Vimshottari Dasha

Response Time

Both Western + Vedic

Ayanamsas

Divisional Charts

Kundli Matching

Yoga Detection

Languages

Pricing

Free Tier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is classical Shadbala?

Which vargas does the API support?

Does the API return D60 deity and Krura/Saumya nature?

What is Bhava Bala?

What is Vimsopaka strength?

Mean vs True nodes - which does the API use?

How does this compare to Prokerala or VedicRishi?

What is Vedic Astrology API and how does it work?

Do you support both Western and Vedic astrology?

Which Ayanamsa systems do you support?

How do I calculate Vimshottari Dasha with your API?

Can I get divisional charts (D9, D10, etc.) from the API?

How accurate are your Nakshatra calculations?

How much does Vedic Astrology API cost?

Is there a free tier for testing?

What's included in the Professional tier?

How long does integration take?

Can I white-label the interpretations?

Do you support Indian regional languages?

Why not use AstroSage API?

Can I calculate Kundli matching for marriage apps?

Do you calculate planetary yogas?

How does the yoga detection return its results, and can I show users why a yoga fired?

Do you support Jaimini Chara Karakas?

What house system do you use for Vedic charts?

Is Davison chart data available?