It is one of the importanrt books of astrology belonging to ancient India. It delas with the effects of each house in the natal chart in far greater detail besides giving the description about the planets, their effects, lifespan and prosperity.
It is an Altakkatha. It is duvided in sucha a way as to be presented as an independent performance. The story of Nalacaritam is based on Mahabharata. The story revolves around the most righteous Nishada king Nala, his Damayanti and the troubles they undergo inspite of being pious and virtuous.