We all have heard about the Rahu Mahadasha, but most people do not understand how it causes and what are the remedies for it. In order to understand Rahu Mahadasha and Rahu Mahadasha remedies, First Let us understand how Mahadasha is calculated. 

There are different types of Dasha calculation but in Vedic astrology, the most popular method is Vimshottari Mahadasha method. It is calculated on the basis of Moon’s placement in the Nakshatra or constellation. For example, if your Moon is placed in the Magha Nakshatra then you are born with Ketu Mahadasha. Depending on the degree of your moon, it is calculated for how much period you are going to have this Mahadasha. 

In Vimshottari Mahadasha, all nine planets have a predetermined set of duration for their Mahadasha. Here, we will be discussing the effects of Rahu Mahadasha and what we can do for Rahu Mahadasha Remedies to reduce its negative effects on life. Rahu and Ketu are Shadow planets which means there is no physical evidence of this entity. Due to this, you are likely to see that Rahu and Ketu’s impact is very unpredictable. If I just talk about Rahu, it creates illusion and destruction. You may experience extreme situations in this Dasha. So, let's understand this in detail and what we can do about it by following Rahu Mahadasha Remedies. But, first, let’s understand what Rahu Mahadasha is.

What is Rahu Mahadasha?

Rahu Mahadasha is an 18 year period. The placement of Rahu in your horoscope will determine whether this period will be positive or negative for you in life. Rahu’s placement in the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 11th houses is considered to be a good placement for positive results. On the positive side of its Mahadasha period, you are likely to experience recognition, material gains, and achievements, you could even win a lottery or gain rewards through gambling. Whereas on the negative side of this Mahadasha period, you could experience fraud, loss of money, bad luck, wrong influences, addiction and your image could also be ruined. 

Above mentioned are all the symptoms of Rahu Mahadasha where you are experiencing extreme highs of life and extreme lows of life in this one Mahadasha. As you can tell Rahu Mahadasha benefits are that you will feel on the top of the world for short period of time and its side effects are you may get addicted to this feeling of being top and in order to remain there, you may continue to do whatever it may take which can eventually lead to your downfall. 

Remedies for Rahu Mahadasha

I know you must be thinking about Rahu Mahadasha remedies to tone down the negative effects in your life, so yes finally we are here. This is Rahu Dasha remedy to reduce the ill effects of Rahu in your life. However, if you have Rahu with other planets in your horoscope, you can additionally follow the below remedies as per the planets accompanying it.

• If Rahu and Sun are together in your horoscope, you may experience in Rahu Mahadasha that people are trying to ruin your reputation. So, you need to offer water to Lord Sun every Sunday. Also, you should start doing Suryanamaskar asana more often in your yoga practice. 

• If Rahu and Moon are together in your horoscope then you are likely to experience that you are having a lot of mood swings, even lack peace of mind. In this situation, you need to worship Lord Shiva and chant Om Namah Shivay 108 times every day and keep a fast on Monday. 

• If Rahu and Mars are together in your horoscope then you may face anger issues and even chances of having accidents are more likely in this period. Here, you need to be involved in physical activity like gym, hiking or any sports to release the excess aggressive energy. You need to worship Goddess Durga to provide you with enough courage and strength to pass through any negative period.

• If Rahu and Jupiter are together in your horoscope then you are likely to experience that people are breaking your trust and also you are getting wrong advice as you are surrounded by immature people. Here, you need to start getting involved in spirituality to reduce the impact of Rahu. You can try to have more turmeric in your diet like drinking turmeric milk before sleeping. 

• If Rahu and Saturn are together in your horoscope then you may experience a strange kind of fear and threats in Rahu Mahadasha. In order to reduce these effects, you need to offer mustard oil in Shani Temple. 

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However, the best remedy for Rahu Mahadasha is to worship Goddess Durga. 

• You can chant Durga chalisa
• You can offer clothes like red saree or dupatta in Goddess Durga temple
• You can also chant Gayatri Mantra or Sarasvati mata mantra.
• Chant Rahu Mantra Om Ram Rahave Namah

These Rahu Mahadasha remedies will help you pass through this period by reducing the negative effects of Rahu Mahadasha drastically if followed with faith and religion.