Astrology Blog
Tuesdays are dedicated to the 4th planet from the Sun, Mars. Tuesday is called MangalVaar in Hindi where Mangal means Mars, Martes in Spanish where Marte means Mars, Martis in Latin where Martis also...
Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that is of great importance in Vedic astrology. In this webcast, we will talk about the five different parts of a Panchang and their roles in Vedic Jyotish....
Friday and Planet Venus Venus is called Shukra, and Friday, the day of Venus, is known as Shukravar. The Sanskrit word Shukra means ‘lucid, clear and bright, and true to its name, Shukra remains...
In Hinduism, each day of a week is dedicated to a particular god in the Hindu pantheon. Apart from the special Vratas and Upvaas, many Hindus also fast on a particular day in a...
The River Ganges, running for more than 1500 miles across some of the most densely populated areas in Asia, is perhaps the most religiously significant body of water in the world. The river is...
According to Hindu mythology, every day of the week is dedicated to one of the Hindu Gods or goddesses. Thursday, which is also known as Vrihaspativar, is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. People...
Hinduism perceives the whole creation and its cosmic activity as the work of three fundamental forces symbolized by three gods, which constitutes the Hindu Trinity or ‘Trimurti’: Brahma — the creator, Vishnu — the...
In Hinduism, the goddess Durga, also known as Shakti or Devi, is the protective mother of the universe. She is one of the faith’s most popular deities, a protector of all that is good...
The love between the Divine Mother and her human children is a unique relationship. Kali, the Dark Mother is one such deity with whom devotees have a very loving and intimate bond, in spite...
Mrigasira Karthi (Mrigashirsha Karte) marks the entry and transit of Sun through Mrigasira Nakshatra. This usually falls during the 7th or 8th of June every month. According to Hindu Calendar, Mrigashira Karte marks the...