Pitru Paksha 2021 (Fortnight of Ancestors) – Significance and Rituals
Pitru Paksha also spelled as Pitri Paksha, Pitr Paksha (literally “fortnight of the ancestors”) is a 16–lunar…
Festivals
Ganesh Chathurthi 2021 – Insights and Rituals
Ganesh Chathurthi Ganesh Chathurthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha – The Remover of obstacles….
Naga Panchami – Extremely Important Day for Rahu and Ketu Remedies
Naga Panchami (Sanskrit: नाग पंचमी) is a traditional worship offered to serpents. It is offered on the…
Shravan Month 2021 – Important Days, Significance and Rituals
Shravan month is an auspicious month in the Vedic calendar. Two traditions have been followed with respect…
Shani Amavasya or Shani Jayanti – Mantra, Mudra, Significance and Other Tips
Shani Amavasya or Shani Jayanti is observed as the birthday of Lord Shani (Saturn) according to Hindu mythology. Lord Shani needs no introduction…
Mohini Ekadashi – Story, Signifiance and Rituals
In 2021, Mohini Ekadashi falls on 22/23rd May based on where you live. For local timings check…
Akshaya Tritiya 2021 – The Most Prosperous Day in the Vedic Year!
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days free from malefic effects of planets in transit….
Mahashivratri Rituals
“Mahashivratri is the day of Shiva. Wherever there is beauty, truth, and benevolence, there is Shiva. And,…
Vedic Rituals and Significance of Ratha Saptami
What is Ratha Saptami and why is it celebrated? Ratha Saptami or Rathasapthami (Sanskrit: रथसप्तमी or Magha…
Makar Sankranti 2021 – The Most Important Transit of the Sun
For predictions based on your own birth chart download the align27 app. Surya (The Sun) moves into the…
Full Moon in Margashira – Day of Lord Dattatreya
Margashira Purnima In the Bhagavad Gita (10.35) Lord Krishna says – Of the months, I am Margashira. This…
Karthigai Deepam – The day to dispel darkness and bring in light
Karthigai Deepam is celebrated when Moon transits Kritikka Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Karthigai.