Surya (Sun) Mahadasha — Ketu Antardasha
Inside the 6-year Surya (Sun) mahadasha, the Ketu antardasha runs for 4 months 6 days as sub-period 8 of 9. Introspective, detaching — good for spiritual practice, unsettling for material plans. The two lords are natural enemies, so the sub-period often pulls AGAINST the mahadasha theme — expect friction, delays and course-corrections, and judge decisions twice.
Classical basis: the Vimshottari sub-period rule of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — the antardasha spans (mahadasha years × antardasha lord’s years) ÷ 120, sub-periods run in the fixed order from the mahadasha lord, and the fruit is judged by the two lords’ mutual relation and the antardasha lord’s dignity in the birth chart.
Remedies for the Ketu Antardasha
- 📿 Beej mantra: ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah)
- 🛕 Deity: Lord Ganesha / Bhairav · Day: Tuesday · Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)
All Antardashas of Surya (Sun) Mahadasha
FAQ
How long does Ketu antardasha last in Surya (Sun) mahadasha?
4 months 6 days — by the Vimshottari rule the sub-period equals (mahadasha years × antardasha years) ÷ 120, i.e. (6 × 7) ÷ 120 years. It is sub-period 8 of 9, beginning about 4.6 years into the mahadasha.
Is Ketu antardasha good in Surya (Sun) mahadasha?
The two lords are natural enemies, so the sub-period often pulls AGAINST the mahadasha theme — expect friction, delays and course-corrections, and judge decisions twice. In your own chart the final result depends on the antardasha lord's house position, sign dignity and aspects — use the free Dasha calculator for your exact periods and judge Ketu from your kundli.
What are the remedies for this period?
Strengthen or pacify the antardasha lord: chant the Ketu beej mantra (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah), honour Lord Ganesha / Bhairav on Tuesdays, and follow the classical Ketu remedies.
General Vimshottari guidance from classical rules; your personal result depends on the lords’ placement in your kundli. Compute your exact periods with the free dasha calculator above.