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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.
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Goddess Durga: 108 Sacred Names, Meanings & How to Chant Them
A clear guide to Durga’s garland of 108 names — what the Ashtottara Shatanamavali is, concise meanings, and a practical method for daily and Navratri japa.
Alamelu RanganathanFestivalsMasik Shivaratri May 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals & Spiritual Significance
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in May 2026 falls on Friday, 15 May. Here is the tithi window, the traditional night vigil, and how devotees observe Masik Shivaratri at home.
Chidambaram VelayudhamHomas & RitualsWhich Is the Best Day for Purush Sukta Homa? A Complete Vedic Guide
A clear Vedic reading of the tithis, weekdays, nakshatras and yogas traditionally preferred for Purush Sukta Homa, and how the panchang shapes the muhurta.
Muthukumaran SelvarajFestivalsMay Pradosh Vrat 2026: Dates, Rituals and Everything You Need to Know
May 2026 holds two Pradosh Vrats—Guru Pradosh on 14 May and Shukra Pradosh on 29 May. Here are the Trayodashi windows, Pradosh Kaal, and the traditional Shiva puja vidhi.
Rukmini BalachandranFestivalsVrishabha Sankranti 2026: Date, Punya Kaal, Rituals & Impact on All 12 Zodiac Signs
The Sun enters Vrishabha Rashi on Friday, 15 May 2026. Here is the Punya Kaal timing, the traditional observances, and how the transit is read for each lagna.
Saraswathi VenkataramanHomas & RitualsPeace Mantra
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah is among the most widely recited Shanti Mantras of the Vedic tradition, a prayer for the happiness, health and freedom from sorrow of every being.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsWhich Mantra Japa for Peace? The 7 Most Powerful Options
A clear guide to seven classical peace mantras, when tradition recommends each one, and how japa is practised with sankalpa and mala.
Vaidyanathan SubramanianFestivalsApara Ekadashi 2026: Story, Significance and Observance
Apara Ekadashi falls on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Jyeshtha. Here is the vrat katha, the scriptural basis, the 2026 date and timings, and the traditional way to observe the fast.
Rukmini BalachandranHomas & RitualsPrithvi Mantra
The Prithvi Gayatri Mantra is a classical Vedic invocation to Prithvi Devi, or Bhudevi, Mother Earth. It is used in japa for rootedness, reverence for the earth element, and the steadiness t
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