Testing Panchang API - Find Grah Gochar API Using Postman

The Grah Gochar API provides information about the transit (movement) of celestial bodies (grahas) in the sky, particularly in relation to the zodiac signs. This includes the current positions of planets like Mercury, Venus, Mars, etc., and their influence on different aspects of life based on Vedic astrology.

 Last updated : 24 Jan, 2025

1. Securing Your API Key

To start, you need an API key. Head over to https://divineapi.com/ and register to initiate your 7-day trial.

  • Select the APIs you are interested in; you can change these selections at any time. You can add or remove APIs in the future.
  • Click on checkout, fill out the sign-up form, and enter your payment details on the next page.

Your trial will begin immediately. You won't be charged during the trial period, and you can cancel anytime without incurring any charges.

  • After logging in, your API key will be visible on your dashboard on the Profile Details page ( https://divineapi.com/profile )

 

2. Importing the Postman Collection

Import our Postman collection to facilitate your API testing:

  • After logging into your Postman account:
  • Open This link: https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/27195761/2sA3Qs8rfV 
  • Click “Run in Postman” and then select “Run in Web”.
  • Select your workspace and then select ‘import’.

 

3. Configuring Your API Request

Once the collection is imported:

Planet names:-

sun

moon

mercury

venus

mars

jupiter

saturn

uranus

neptune

pluto

 

4. Setting Request Parameters

This API call necessitates only your API key. To find your API key.

  • Go to your DivineAPI dashboard > Profile Details.
  • Click on “Copy” next to the API key

 Notice the difference between the key, and the Access Token.

 

Go back to Postman to set the parameters.

  • Navigate to “Authorization”, select “Bearer Token” in the Auth type, and then add the token from your Divine API profile.
  • Navigate to 'Body', select 'form_data', and then add:
    • api_key: “<Your_API_Key>” - Your unique API subscription identifier.
    • month: “05” - Enter the month of birth.
    • year: "2023" - The year of interest.
    • place: "New Delhi" - The name of the city.
    • lat: "28.6139" - Latitude for location-specific details.
    • lon: "77.2090" - Longitude for accurate location insights. "New
    • tzone: "5.5" - Timezone offset from UTC.
    • lan: “en” - Enter the language.
  • Please ensure that the bearer token is exactly the same as in your profile, with no changes in spacing or formatting.

 

5. Making the Request

Hit the 'Send' button to submit your request.

 

6. Deciphering the Response

The API's response will be structured as follows:

{

{
    "success": 1,
    "data": {
        "message": "Sun have 1 transit in May 2023.",
        "transit": [
            {
                "sign": "Taurus",
                "sign_no": 2,
                "datetime": "2023-05-15 11:45:00"
            }
        ]
    }
}
  • The Grah Gochar (Planet Transit) API provides information about planetary transits, particularly focusing on the Sun's movements. 
  • In the given response, it indicates that there is one transit of the Sun in May 2023. 
  • The transit occurs in the zodiac sign of Taurus on May 15, 2023, at 11:45 AM. 
  • Developers can use this data to track the Sun's movements and analyze its astrological implications for individuals born under different zodiac signs.

7. Error Resolution

Ensure your API key is correctly entered if you encounter errors, as most issues are due to invalid or missing API keys.

8. Further Assistance

For additional support or inquiries, feel free to contact our customer service team at admin@divineapi.com.