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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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Narasimha Dwadashi 2026: Date, Rituals and Significance

A clear guide to the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi dedicated to Lord Narasimha — the 2026 date and muhurta, the Prahlada legend, fasting, home puja vidhi and the mantras used in tradition.

Rukmini Balachandran20 Feb 20268 min read
Vedic Astrology

Different Types of Homam and Their Benefits

Homam is the Vedic fire offering. This guide sets out the principal types, the deities and intentions they serve, and how tradition matches a rite to a need.

Anantharaman Krishnamurthy20 Feb 20267 min read
Festivals

Amalaki Ekadashi 2026: Which Zodiac Signs Can Get Positive Signs?

Amalaki Ekadashi falls on 27 February 2026. The vrat honours Lord Vishnu and the Amla tree; this article sets out the date, the traditional method, and the indications commonly read for each

Saraswathi Venkataraman19 Feb 20267 min read
Vedic Astrology

Murugan Mantras: Powerful Chants to Win Legal Battles

Lord Murugan’s mantras are traditionally recited for courage, clarity and steadfastness when a devotee faces disputes or litigation. This guide sets out the principal chants, their classical

Saraswathi Venkataraman19 Feb 20266 min read
Vedic Astrology

The Best Yogas in Astrology: Powerful Combinations That Shape Destiny

Vedic astrology treats yogas as precise planetary combinations that mark distinctive patterns of authority, prosperity, intellect and fortune in a birth chart.

Ganapathy Sundararajan18 Feb 20268 min read
Festivals

Phulera Dooj 2026: Date, Timings and Rituals

Phulera Dooj 2026 falls on 19 February and is observed as the flower festival of Radha and Krishna. Tradition treats the day as an Abujh muhurat and marks it with floral offerings rather tha

Saraswathi Venkataraman17 Feb 20266 min read
Vedic Astrology

Lalitha Sahasranama: The Divine Hymn of a Thousand Names

The Lalitha Sahasranama is the thousand-name hymn to Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari, set down in the Brahmanda Purana and held as a cornerstone of the Sri Vidya tradition.

Saraswathi Venkataraman16 Feb 20267 min read
Festivals

Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026: Timings, Puja Vidhi and Significance

Shani Pradosh Vrat 2026 falls on Saturday, 14 February, when Krishna Paksha Trayodashi meets Shani’s weekday. Tradition marks the Pradosh twilight for Shiva worship and disciplined Saturn-re

Kalyani Doraiswamy13 Feb 20268 min read
Festivals

Bhishma Dwadashi 2026 – Date, Puja, Pitru Tarpan & Ancestral Observance

Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi falls on 13 February 2026 in Magha. This guide covers the tithi timing, Bhishma Pitamaha’s legacy, Pitru tarpan practice, and how tradition frames ancestral remembra

Rukmini Balachandran11 Feb 20268 min read
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