Diwali Puja Vidhi at a Glance Diwali puja is the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on the new moon night (amāvasyā) of Kartika, also called Ashvina in the Amanta calendar used in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and South India. It is performed after sunset, in the window called Pradosh Kaal. In 2026, Diwali falls on […]
Category: Hindu Festivals
Dates, muhurta, and the puja method for the major Hindu festivals, worked out from the panchang.
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Diwali Puja Vidhi: A Step-by-Step Guide for Lakshmi Ganesh Puja
Diwali Puja Vidhi at a Glance Diwali puja is the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and [...]
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Hindu Festivals
Why We Celebrate Diwali: The Stories Behind the Five Days
On Diwali evening, in homes from Varanasi to Pune, a child crouches at the threshold [...]
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Astrology Transit
Jupiter in Leo 2026 to 2028: Lucky Moon Signs, Dates, and Effects
Jupiter transit 2026: Jupiter in Leo dates to July 2028, effects for all 12 Moon [...]
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Astrology Remedies
Astrological Japa Malas: Planetary Beads, Texts, and Rules
In temple towns from Kashi to Kanchipuram, a child learning japa is taught one rule [...]
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Astrology and Politics Lunar Eclipse Mundane Astrology Original Research in Astrology
Lunar Eclipse 28 August 2026: What the Invisible Grahan Showed for India and Its Leadership
The protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of India’s electoral rolls are widening. More [...]
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On Diwali evening, in homes from Varanasi to Pune, a child crouches at the threshold beside a row of clay lamps and asks the question every family hears sooner or later: why do we light them? A grandmother says Lakshmi is coming. An uncle says Rama has come home. Someone else says Krishna has won. […]
Astrology, Astrology and Politics, Hindu Festivals, Mundane Astrology, Original Research in Astrology
Hindu New Year 2023: A Critical Time for India and the World
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The Hindu New Year 2023 or The Hindu Nav Varsh 2023, will begin at 10:53:02 P.M. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. That is when the Pratipada Tithi (first day) of Shukla Paksha (The brighter half of the lunar cycle) of Chaitra (Lunar Month) month starts, thus marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year or […]
Hindu Festivals, Mundane Astrology, Solar Ingress, Transit
Makara Sankranti 2023: Timings, Sankranti Devi, and Rituals
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Makara Sankranti 2023 Time, Sankranti Devi, Rituals, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Samagri and Hindu Astrology Predictions: Makara Sankranti is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India among people of all castes and creeds. The date of Makara Sankranti may vary based on the leap year. The Makara Sankranti 2023 will be […]
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Diwali 2022, a festival of love, light and peace, usually happens around October or November. It is also known as Deepawali. This year, Diwali 2022 is on 24 October. That’s one festival when millions of people come together to celebrate it. Though it used to be honoured only in India, as many Indians have migrated […]
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Durga Visarjan and Dussehra 2022 are two of India’s highly auspicious festivals with religious, philosophical and cultural significance. Durga Visarjan marks the end of the nine-day long Durga Puja or Navratri, during which people worship Goddess Durga, the deity of strength, emancipation and resilience. With this detailed article, you’ll be able to understand the significance […]
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The time between September to November is always sacred to Hindus. They celebrate many festivals during this period starting with Shardiya Navratri 2022. During Shardiya Navratri, people worship Goddess Durga for nine consecutive days. And every day, a different form of the Goddess is worshipped, and the devotees seek blessings for a prosperous year ahead. […]
Astrology and Politics, Hindu Festivals, Mundane Astrology, Original Research in Astrology, Transit
Hindu New Year 2022: A Defining Moment for India and the World
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India is a land of Knowledge and Culture. It leads the world to a path of sacred knowledge that connects an individual with God. Here the majority of the people practise Hinduism, which follows the core principles of the Vedas (Vedic Knowledge). And based on that Vedic Knowledge comes Hindu New Year. Though every year, […]
Hindu Festivals, Solar Ingress, Transit
Makar Sankranti 2022: Timings, Sankranti Devi, Puja Vidhi, and Samagri
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Makar Sankranti 2022 Time, Sankranti Devi, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Samagri and Hindu Astrology Predictions: Makar Sankranti is a famous and widely celebrated festival in India among people of all castes and creeds. The date of Makar Sankranti may vary based on the leap year. Makar Sankranti 2022 will be celebrated on 14 January when, […]