Understanding the Two Main Chart Formats in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic astrology, the birth chart (Kundali) can be represented in two main formats: North Indian style (used in Hindi-speaking regions) and South Indian style (used in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala). Both charts contain the same astrological information - only the visual representation differs.
वैदिक ज्योतिष में, जन्म कुंडली को दो मुख्य प्रारूपों में प्रस्तुत किया जा सकता है: उत्तर भारतीय शैली (हिंदी भाषी क्षेत्रों में प्रयुक्त) और दक्षिण भारतीय शैली (तमिलनाडु, कर्नाटक, आंध्र प्रदेश, केरल में प्रयुक्त)। दोनों चार्ट में समान ज्योतिषीय जानकारी होती है - केवल दृश्य प्रतिनिधित्व अलग है।
| Aspect | North Indian | South Indian |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond (Rhombus) | Square Grid |
| What's Fixed | Houses (1st always on top) | Signs (Aries always fixed position) |
| What Rotates | Signs (based on Lagna) | Houses (based on Lagna) |
| Direction | Anti-clockwise | Clockwise |
| Easier For | House analysis, Bhava predictions | Sign analysis, Planetary dignity |
| Lagna Identification | Sign written in top triangle | Diagonal line in Lagna box |
Kundali.in is designed primarily for North Indian Vedic astrology, following traditions from the Hindi-speaking heartland. Our choice of the North Indian diamond chart aligns with:
कुंडली.इन मुख्य रूप से उत्तर भारतीय वैदिक ज्योतिष के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है, जो हिंदी भाषी क्षेत्र की परंपराओं का अनुसरण करता है।
The top center triangle is always the 1st house (Lagna). The zodiac sign written there is your Ascendant sign.
From Lagna, count anti-clockwise. 2nd house is to the upper-left, 12th house is to the upper-right.
Planets are shown using abbreviations: Su (Sun), Mo (Moon), Ma (Mars), Me (Mercury), Ju (Jupiter), Ve (Venus), Sa (Saturn), Ra (Rahu), Ke (Ketu).
Numbers next to planets show their degree within the sign (0-30°). This affects strength and Nakshatra placement.
