It’s begun again! The one planetary transit which seems to be blamed for just about anything going wrong. Yes, it’s Mercury retrograde again! Mercury went retrograde on March 22 in Pisces in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Jyotish offers a somewhat varying perspective than Western astrology. In Vedic astrology, retrogression makes a planet stronger. However, in […]
If you’ve ever traveled throughout India, you’ve undoubtedly seen temples to various deities in both large cities and the smallest villages. There are hundreds of Hindu gods, each of whom embodies certain divine attributes. One of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon is Lord Rama. He is also affectionately known as Shri Rama […]
One night of each year in the Vedic or Indian calendar is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This sacred holiday is known as Maha Shivaratri – the great night of Shiva. According to mypanchang.com, Maha Shivaratri 2018 falls on February 13 in most parts of the world. For residents of New Zealand, Fiji, […]
The first eclipse this year occurs on January 31. This will be the most significant eclipse of the year in North America, as it is the only one visible here this year. It’s also a total eclipse in certain parts of the world. The Moon will be full in Cancer in the constellation or nakshatra […]
We recently bid farewell to 2017. The majority of people whom I’ve encountered both professionally and personally have reiterated that 2017 was quite a difficult year. They weren’t prepared for all the upheaval that presented itself – personal conflicts, natural disasters, loss, and political chaos. Now that we have welcomed 2018, many are wondering how to […]
The saying “Go fly a kite!” takes on a literal meaning every January 14 in India. This date marks Makar Sankranti 2018 or Uttarayana: the kite flying holiday in India in the state of Maharashtra. Makar means Capricorn. Sankranti implies a movement or change of location. The reason for the celebration is the entry of […]
With the recent fires in California, it’s very important to keep your lungs healthy. Here are some simple tips you can follow.
Following the festival of Diwali 2017 comes Indian New Year 2017 in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. This is also the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendar used in India. The year is 2074. According to mypanchang.com, Indian new year 2017 falls on October 20 worldwide, with the exception of Fiji and New Zealand. This […]
The festival of Diwali is actually comprised of five days of rituals in India. We begin the celebration of Diwali 2017 with Govatsa Dwadashi and then the festival of Dhanteras. According to mypanchang.com, Dhanteras 2017 is on October 16 for North America, the West Indies, and South America. For India, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, […]
Diwali is a five day festival in India. It begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, then Dhanteras, followed by Kali Chaudas and Naraka Chaturdashi, and then the night of Diwali itself. Diwali or Deepavali / Deepawali is the Indian festival of lights. “Deepa” means light and “avali” means a continuous line. Diwali occurs just before the Indian […]