Free Vedic Birth Chart Calculator

Calculate Your Kundli with Sidereal Positions

Get your complete Vedic birth chart with planetary positions, nakshatras, and house placements using the Lahiri Ayanamsa.

Accurate birth time is essential for correct Ascendant (Lagna) calculation

About Vedic Birth Charts

Vedic astrology (Jyotish) is the traditional Hindu system of astrology, dating back thousands of years. Unlike Western astrology, Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which is based on the actual positions of stars and constellations in the sky.

A Vedic birth chart (Kundli) shows where each planet was located in the zodiac at the exact moment of your birth, along with the Ascendant (Lagna) and the twelve houses. This chart forms the foundation for understanding your personality, life path, and timing of major events.

Key Features of This Calculator

  • Lahiri Ayanamsa - The most widely accepted correction for the precession of equinoxes
  • Nakshatra positions - Shows which of the 27 lunar mansions each planet occupies
  • Pada information - Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters) for finer detail
  • Retrograde indicators - Shows when planets appear to move backward from Earth's perspective
  • Swiss Ephemeris - Uses precise astronomical calculations for accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Vedic birth chart (Kundli)?
A Vedic birth chart, also called Kundli or Janam Kundali, is an astrological chart used in Jyotish (Indian astrology). It maps the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and lunar nodes at the exact moment of your birth using the sidereal zodiac, which accounts for the precession of equinoxes.
How is Vedic astrology different from Western astrology?
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (based on actual star positions), while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (based on seasons). This creates approximately a 24-degree difference in planetary positions. Vedic astrology also emphasizes the Moon sign, nakshatras (lunar mansions), and dasha timing systems.
What is a nakshatra?
Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astrology, each spanning 13°20' of the zodiac. They provide deeper insight into planetary positions and are essential for determining the Vimshottari Dasha system, which predicts the timing of life events.
Why do I need my exact birth time?
Your birth time determines your Ascendant (Lagna), which sets the entire house structure of your chart. The Ascendant changes approximately every 2 hours, so even small errors can place planets in different houses and change your chart interpretation significantly.
What is the Lahiri Ayanamsa?
The Lahiri Ayanamsa is the most widely used correction factor in Vedic astrology to account for the precession of equinoxes. It calculates the difference between the tropical and sidereal zodiacs, currently about 24 degrees. Our calculator uses Lahiri Ayanamsa by default.