The Dasha periods, in the scheme of Nakshatr Dasha, otherwise known, as Udu Dasha, or Vimshottari Dasha, are: 6, 10, 7, 18, 16, 19, 17, 7 and 20 years, respectively, for Surya, Candr, Mangal, Rahu, Guru, Sani, Budh, Ketu and Sukr. These Dashas are lorded by the Grahas in the above order, counted from the Nakshatr Kritika.

The order of the Dashas counts from ones birth Nakshatr (i.e. the one occupied by Candr), or the Nakshatr, in which Lagn is rising at birth. The ending periods of all the Grahas will be normally evil.

During the conclusion of the Dashas of Surya, Mangal, Sani and Rahu, there will be diseases, destruction of wealth, disputes and evil incidents. The natives death can occur during the Dasha of a Grah yuti with a malefic, or with Randhrs lord.

The Dasha of the particular Nakshatr, which is occupied by a malefic Grah, will bring about sorrow. The extent traversed in the said Nakshatr by the said cruel Grah will indicate the possible time.