In Vedic astrology, a dosha is an inauspicious planetary configuration that can affect marriage, health, finance, or longevity. The most-discussed are: Mangal Dosha (Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th from lagna or moon — said to disrupt marriage), Nadi Dosha (incompatible Nadi categories in marriage matching), Sade Sati (Saturn's 7.5-year transit over the moon sign), Kaal Sarp Dosha (all planets between Rahu and Ketu). Most doshas have shastric remedies — gemstones, mantras, charity, fasts.
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Dosha (Astrological)
An afflictive planetary configuration in a chart — Mangal Dosha, Nadi Dosha, etc.