Badhakesh Planet’s Mahadasa: Let us understand the term “Badhakesh” For Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn Ascendants, the 11th House become Badhaksthan (House of Collateral Damages). 11th House Lord becomes the Badhakesh (Planets that could cause Collateral Damages). For Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, the 9th House become the Badhaksthan (House of Collateral Damages). 9th House Lord becomes the Badhakesh (Planets that could cause Collateral Damages). For Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, the 7th House become the Badhaksthan (House of Collateral Damages). 7th House Lord becomes the Badhakesh (Planets that could cause Collateral Damages). Thus, the Badhakesh for each Lagna is given: 1. Aries - Shani 2. Taurus - Shani 3.Gemini - Guru 4. Cancer - Venus 5. Leo - Mars 6. Virgo - Guru 7. Libra - Sun 8. Scorpio - Moon 9. Sagittarius - Budhan 10. Capricorn - Mars 11. Aquarius - Venus 12. Pisces – Budhan Rules for Badhakesh Planet’s functioning