Category: Jyotish

Guru Purnima 2023

A unique characteristic of Vedic astrology or Jyotish is that it’s a lunar based system.  The full Moon (purnima) is considered to be quite auspicious.  Certain full Moons are highlighted in the Indian calendar as they are linked to special holidays or festivals.  The very propitious full Moon of Guru Purnima 2023 falls on July 2nd for those […]

Krishna Janmashtami 2022

Happy birthday to Krishna! Krishna Janmashatmi 2022

Festivals in India are calculated according to the Vedic calendar. In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, this is the lunar month of Shravana.  This month, we rejoice in the birth of Lord Krishna. According to mypanchang.com, we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami 2022 on August 18th in North and South America. Europe and India.  Singapore, Australia, and New […]