Rahu Vasa API

The direction Rahu resides in on the day (rahu vasa).

POST /v1/panchang/rahu-vasa
1 credit

Request

curl https://api.96astroapi.com/v1/panchang/rahu-vasa \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ASTRO_API_KEY" \  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \  -d '{
      "date": "2026-10-13",
      "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata",
      "latitude": 28.6139,
      "longitude": 77.209
    }'

Overview

The direction Rahu resides in on the day (rahu vasa).

Call it with POST /v1/panchang/rahu-vasa. Input: date and place. Output: JSON, as a direct response. Each successful call costs 1 credit.

POST /v1/panchang/rahu-vasa
1 credit
Date and place

Part of a bigger answer

The same numbers are also returned, with the rest of the section, by Disha Shoola & Vasa. This endpoint returns only this part, from the same calculation, at a lower price.

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Response

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Example response

Fields in dataMeasured from 6 real answers to different inputs: a required field was in every one.

datestring
locationobject
ayanamshaobject
vasa_shoolaobject

200Example response

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Request schema and every field: the Panchang & almanac reference.

FAQ

Rahu Vasa API: common questions

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01What does the Rahu Vasa API return?

The direction Rahu resides in on the day (rahu vasa). The response's data object includes date, location, ayanamsha and vasa_shoola. See the reference for an example response.

02What input does Rahu Vasa need?

Date and place.

03How much does a Rahu Vasa call cost?

1 credit per successful call; a failed call is not charged. Plans and top-ups are on the pricing page.

04Can I try it before paying?

Yes. Every account gets sandbox keys and trial credits, so you can call it from your own code before choosing a plan.