In Western culture, people are vying to see the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. However, such a practice is considered very inauspicious in Vedic astrology.
Indian New Year 2023
Following the festival of Diwali 2023 comes Indian New Year 2023 in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. This is Vikram Samvat 2080. Festivals are celebrated according to the lunar calendar and the phases of the Moon in an area, so the date is not uniform worldwide. According to mypanchang.com, Indian new year 2023 falls on November 13th in […]
Kali Chaudas 2023
Kali Chaudas and Narak Chaturdashi are part of the festival of Diwali 2023. This year, they fall on November 11th.
Dhanteras 2023
Dhanteras is part of the festival of Diwali 2023. Dhanteras 2023 is on November 10th. It celebrates the birthday of Dhanvantari.
Happy Diwali 2023
Diwali is a five day celebration. It begins with Govatsa Dwadashi and ends with Bhai Beej. The festival of lights, Diwali 2023 falls on November 12th.
Sixth night of Navratri Worship Katyayani
On the 6th night of Navratri, we worship the NavDurga in the form of Katyayani Devi. For those who are single and desire a partner, it is especially propitious to worship this goddess.
Navratri 2023: Worship the nine forms of the Devi
Navratri 2023 is the 9 day festival worshipping the goddesses in the form of Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
Eighth night of Navratri: Durgashtami Worship Mahagauri
The eighth night of Navratri is known as Durgashtami. It commemorates the day on which Goddess Durga gained victory over the demon Maheshasura.
Pitru Paksha 2023: A sacred time to honor ancestors
Piitru Paksha 2023 is a sacred two week period in the Hindu calendar which is dedicated to worshipping our ancesors.
Auspicious Moon in Pushya Nakshatra
There are 27 stars in Vedic astrology or Jyotish. Of those, the most auspicious is Pushya nakshatra, especially when it falls on a Thursday.