Every year, the week before Navratri, my phone starts ringing with the same question. “Guruji, what should I do this Navratri for my problem?” Some want a job. Some want their daughter’s marriage fixed. Some just want a little peace at home. My answer always starts the same way. Navratri itself is the remedy. For … Read more
For many couples, the festival of Karwa Chauth is about the well-being of the spouse and about prayer, commitment and love. However, from the perspective of Vedic astrology, Karwa Chauth can also be viewed as an opportunity to gain a more practical insight into the person you have married. The Guna Milan method is commonly … Read more
Pitru Dosha is one of the most misinterpreted concepts in Vedic astrology. Many people think their ancestors were unhappy because they had a strained relationship with their father, went through several financial hardships, married late in life or had problems conceiving. This is not the right way for a seasoned astrologer to read a birth … Read more
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14 and is not a regular Chaturthi in Vedic astrology. The planetary picture is remarkably supportive for resolving mistakes, removing practical obstacles, improving judgement, and establishing a more effective plan. The best way to understand the energy of Lord Ganesha is through buddhi, vivek and vighna-nash, meaning intelligence, … Read more
Nag Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, August 17, in the auspicious month of Shravan. This festival is in honour of Nag Devtas, serpent deities closely linked with Lord Shiva. They are associated with protection, hidden wisdom, fertility, ancestral memory and harmony of nature. The Vedic tradition does not represent serpent energy only in … Read more
The festival of Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Celebrated in the green and rainy season of Sawan, this festival is dedicated to the honour of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva with emotional renewal, love, patience and devotion. Traditionally, married women observe the vrat to promote harmony and stability in their … Read more
In 2026, Surya Grahan 2026 (Solar Eclipse 2026) will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Astronomically, the eclipse will be a total solar eclipse with totality crossing Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the North Atlantic, Spain and a small part of Portugal. A partial eclipse will be seen over much of Canada, the northern United … Read more
Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Ashadha Purnima is a sacred day to celebrate those who remove confusion and guide us towards knowledge, discipline and better judgement. A guru could be a spiritual master, teacher, parent, mentor or anyone whose guidance alters the course of life. The festival is also known … Read more
Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be spiritually significant for two reasons. First, the festival is on Friday, August 28, 2026, when families will honour the sacred bond between brother and sister. Second, there will be a partial Chandra Grahan also on the same date. This makes the day astrologically sensitive, although the eclipse will not be … Read more
Hariyali Teej 2026 will be observed on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The festival is mostly celebrated by married women to ensure their husband’s longevity, happiness and health. Unmarried girls also celebrate this day to pray for a blessed married life and a good life partner. Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla … Read more