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7th Day of Navaratri – Worship of Goddess Kalaratri
On the seventh night of Navaratri, devotees honour Maa Kalaratri, the fierce form of Durga associated with the end of darkness, fearlessness, and the turn from material desire toward spiritu
Saraswathi VenkataramanHomas & RitualsSani Mantra
The classical Vedic salutation to Shanaischara: its Sanskrit text, meaning, Puranic background, and the traditional method of japa prescribed on Saturdays and during periods of Saturn’s infl
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsSarabeswara Mantra
The Sarabeswara Mantra is a protective invocation to Lord Sarabeswara, the fierce Shaiva form of Shiva who pacifies uncontrolled forces. Tradition recites it for refuge from illness, fear, w
Vaidyanathan SubramanianFestivals6th Day of Navaratri: Maa Katyayani Puja, Rituals & Benefits
The sixth day of Sharad Navaratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the warrior form of the Navadurga. Here is the tradition, the day’s colour and offerings, the Katyayani Vrat, and how the puj
Padmavathi NarasimhanVedic AstrologyMercury in 4th House – Meaning, Positive Impact and Remedies
In Vedic astrology, Mercury in the fourth house joins intellect with home, mother, education and inner peace. This guide covers the placement’s meaning, favourable and challenging expression
Chidambaram VelayudhamVedic AstrologyMercury in 3rd House: Communication, Curiosity, and Connections
In Vedic astrology, Mercury (Budh) in the third house colours speech, intellect, sibling bonds and short journeys. This guide sets out the classical reading of the placement, its strengths w
Ganapathy SundararajanFestivalsVishwakarma Jayanti 2025 – Date, Significance & Puja Vidhi
Vishwakarma Jayanti 2025 falls on Monday, 17 September, on Kanya Sankranti. The day honours Lord Vishwakarma, the Devashilpi, and is marked by tool worship, workplace puja and a pause from l
Chidambaram VelayudhamFestivals9 Goddesses and 9 Planets: How Navaratri and Navagraha Shape Your Destiny
Navaratri honours the nine forms of Durga, the Navadurga. Classical Jyotisha pairs each form with one of the Navagrahas, so the nine nights become a shared window of goddess worship and plan
Kalyani DoraiswamyVedic AstrologyMercury in 2nd House – Effects, Significance, and Remedies
When Mercury occupies the second house, intellect and speech meet wealth, family values and accumulated resources. This guide sets out the classical reading, the variations by ascendant, and
Ganapathy Sundararajan