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.
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.
Celebrate Diwali 2021
The festival of Diwali 2021 is a 5 day festival which includes Dhanteras, Naraka Chatrudashi and Lakshmi Puja. The main date in the U.S. is Nov 4th or 5th, depending on where time zone.
Venus exalted in Pisces 2019
Venus entered Pisces today (April 15). In Vedic Astrology or Jyotish, Pisces is the sign in which Venus is considered to be exalted, or at its highest point. It’s as if Venus is vacationing at a four star spa. Here, it can enjoy the luxurious comfort to which it accustomed. Significations of Venus Venus signifies […]
Navratri 2018: Worship the Nav Durga A celebration of Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati
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 2018 begins on October […]
Venus in Libra The pursuit of harmony and love
In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, each sign of the zodiac is ruled or owned by a planet. Just like humans, planets are comfortable in their own space. It’s the landlord residing in its own home. Venus owns the signs of Taurus and Libra. Venus returned home to Libra on September 1, 2018. Typically, Venus resides […]
Venus exalted in Pisces 2017
Venus entered Pisces today. In Vedic Astrology or Jyotish, Pisces is the sign in which Venus is considered to be exalted, or at its highest point. It’s as if Venus is staying at a four star spa. Here, it can enjoy the luxurious comfort to which it accustomed. Venus exalted in Pisces 2017 is a […]
Navratri 2016
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 2016 begins on October […]
Diwali 2015
Diwali is a five day festival in India. It begins with Dhanteras, followed by Kali Chaudas and Naraka Chaturdashi, and then the night of Diwali itself. Diwali or Deepavali is the Indian festival of lights. “Deepa” means light and “avali” means a continuous line. Diwali occurs just before the Indian New Year. Diwali 2015 will […]
Navratri 2015
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 2015 begins […]