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Rituals explained without mystery, astrology without jargon, festivals with their stories intact — written under the guidance of our priests and astrologers, for devotees everywhere.

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Vedic Astrology

Adhika Masa 2026: Dates, Meaning and Observances of Purushottam Masa

Between 17 May and 15 June 2026 the Hindu lunisolar calendar inserts Adhika Jyeshtha—Purushottam Masa—an extra lunar month traditionally dedicated to Vishnu worship, japa, homa and charity r

Anantharaman Krishnamurthy06 May 20267 min read
Remedies & Mantras

Sri Chakra Yantra: The Sacred Geometry of Goddess Tripura Sundari

The Sri Chakra, or Sri Yantra, is the classical mandala of Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari—nine interlocking triangles, lotus rings and a central Bindu that map cosmos, body and the path of S

Muthukumaran Selvaraj06 May 20268 min read
Homas & Rituals

Which Homa for Job Problems? A Vedic Guide by Career Pattern

Career delays, rejections and workplace hardship are read in Vedic astrology through the 10th, 6th and 2nd houses and the planets that afflict them. This guide matches traditional homas to t

Vaidyanathan Subramanian05 May 20267 min read
Festivals

2026 Kalashtami: Complete Date List, Puja Vidhi and Powerful Mantras

All thirteen Kalashtami dates in 2026, the classical puja vidhi for Kaal Bhairava, and the mantras tradition prescribes for the monthly Ashtami and for Kalabhairava Jayanti.

Saraswathi Venkataraman04 May 20269 min read
Remedies & Mantras

Navagraha Gayatri Mantras for Each Planet: Meaning, Benefits & Chanting Rules

The nine planetary Gayatri mantras in classical meter—text, meaning, traditional associations, and the method of japa as practised in Vedic households.

Muthukumaran Selvaraj04 May 20269 min read
Homas & Rituals

Varaha Mantra

A classical Vedic and tantric invocation of Lord Varaha, Vishnu’s boar avatar, recited for the traditional blessing of bhupatitva — lordship over land — and for the grounding strength associ

Chidambaram Velayudham04 May 20267 min read
Festivals

Sankashti Chaturthi Rituals

A practical guide to the monthly Sankashti Chaturthi vrat — meaning, tithi and Angarki timing, home puja steps, mantras, Durva and moonrise Arghya — as tradition prescribes for Lord Ganesha.

Saraswathi Venkataraman03 May 20269 min read
Festivals

Every Sankashti Chaturthi in 2026: The Complete Guide for Devoted Seekers of Lord Ganesha’s Grace

All Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026, including the three Angarki days, with the traditional meaning of the vrat, the home vidhi, moonrise practice, and the mantras devotees use.

Saraswathi Venkataraman02 May 20269 min read
Homas & Rituals

Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Mantra

The traditional Vedic mantra of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra, invoking the Vishvadevas, presented with its meaning, Gayatri form, scripts, and classical method of japa.

Muthukumaran Selvaraj02 May 20267 min read
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