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The Find Surya Nakshatra API is a specialized component of the Panchang API that offers insights into the Sun's Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra) for any given day. It provides detailed information about the Nakshatra the Sun is transiting through, including its characteristics such as the ruling deity, associated element, and symbolic representations.

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 API Key page ( https://divineapi.com/api-keys)

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:

Locate the "Find Surya Nakshatra" API request.
Ensure the method is set to POST.
Use this request URL: https://astroapi-1.divineapi.com/indian-api/v1/find-surya-nakshatra

4. Setting Request Parameters

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

Go to your DivineAPI dashboard > API Key page.
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.
- day: “24” - Enter the date of birth.
- 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.
- 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": {
        "sunrise": "2023-05-24 05:25:56",
        "sunset": "2023-05-24 19:10:28",
        "nakshatras": {
            "nakshatra_list": [
                "Krittika"
            ],
            "nakshatra_pada": [
                {
                    "nak_name": "Krittika",
                    "lord": "Sun",
                    "deity": "Agni",
                    "element": "Prithvi",
                    "symbol": "Spear/Knife",
                    "syllables": "अ, ई, उ, ऐ",
                    "pursuit": "Kama",
                    "gana": "Rakshasa",
                    "direction": "North",
                    "guna": "Rajasik",
                    "body_part": "Waist, Hip Joint, Crown of Head",
                    "color": "White",
                    "nak_number": 3,
                    "nak_pada": 4,
                    "end_time": ""
                }
            ]
        }
    }
}

The Find Surya Nakshatra API response includes sunrise ("sunrise") and sunset ("sunset") times.
It also provides details about the current Nakshatra ("nakshatra_list") and its specific Pada ("nakshatra_pada").
Each Pada contains attributes such as the lord, deity, element, and other characteristics.
Use these values to display the sun's rise and set times, and detailed Nakshatra information for the specified date.

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.

Testing Panchang API - Find Surya Nakshatra API Using Postman