Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2018! Happy birthday to Shri Hanuman, the monkey God, who is the epitome of service and devotion. Indians worldwide are celebrating this day to honor Lord Rama’s humble servant. Hanuman was ever vigilant to his master, fearless in all his endeavors, focused, adventurous and ever virtuous. Hanuman is Pavana Kumar or Maruti– […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to the Vedic calendar, immediately following Pitru Paksha comes a much more joyous celebration. That is the festival of Navratri (also spelled Navaratri). Navratri coincides with the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwina in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish. The first of nine nights of the Indian holiday of Sharad Navratri 2017 begins on September […]
Vedic astrology or Jyotish is based on the Indian or Vedic calendar. The Vedic calendar is a lunar based system. The observances during each month are usually spiritually or religiously based and rooted in deep tradition. One upcoming annual event is Pitru Paksha 2017. September 4 marks the beginning of the time period known as […]
Jyotish or Vedic astrology for September, 2017 presents an opportunity for a relative calm before the next storm. A major planetary shift happens as Jupiter moves into Libra. Saturn prepares for its transition next month, and Mercury comes out of retrogression. A topic on our minds and dear to our hearts in Hurricane Harvey. As […]