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Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Rakhi Muhurat, Bhadra and Significance
Festival
Featured Guide
3 min readJuly 27, 2026

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Rakhi Muhurat, Bhadra and Significance

Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on August 28. Learn the Rakhi-tying Muhurat, Purnima Tithi, Bhadra status, simple ceremony and spiritual meaning of Raksha Bandhan.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Puja Vidhi and Significance
Festival
3 min readJuly 27, 2026

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Puja Vidhi and Significance

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 falls on August 23. Learn Ekadashi Tithi, Parana time, simple Vishnu Puja, fasting guidance and spiritual significance.

Nag Panchami 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance and Safety Guidance
Festival
3 min readJuly 27, 2026

Nag Panchami 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance and Safety Guidance

Nag Panchami 2026 falls on August 17. Learn Panchami Tithi timings, simple Nag Devta Puja Vidhi, festival significance, Sawan connection and safe ways to observe it.

Hariyali Teej 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat and Significance
Festival
3 min readJuly 27, 2026

Hariyali Teej 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat and Significance

Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on August 15. Learn Tritiya Tithi timings, simple puja method, fasting guidance, festival traditions and its connection with Shiva and Parvati.

Hariyali Amavasya 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance and Tree Plantation
Festival
3 min readJuly 27, 2026

Hariyali Amavasya 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance and Tree Plantation

Hariyali Amavasya 2026 falls on August 12. Learn its Tithi timing, spiritual significance, simple Puja Vidhi, tree-planting tradition and connection with Sawan.

Sawan Shivratri 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat and Spiritual Meaning
Festival
2 min readJuly 27, 2026

Sawan Shivratri 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat and Spiritual Meaning

Sawan Shivratri 2026 falls on August 11. Learn its significance, Chaturdashi timing, simple Shiva Puja Vidhi, fasting guidance and mantra.

Sawan 2026: Start and End Date, Sawan Somwar, Shivratri, Puja Vidhi and Important Festivals
Festival
17 min readJuly 27, 2026

Sawan 2026: Start and End Date, Sawan Somwar, Shivratri, Puja Vidhi and Important Festivals

Sawan 2026 begins on July 30 in North India. Find Shravan start and end dates, all Sawan Somwar Vrat dates, Sawan Shivratri, Mangala Gauri Vrat, puja method, fasting guidance and important festivals.

Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 28, 2026: Chandra Grahan in Aquarius, Visibility, Sutak and Effects on 12 Rashis
Transits
11 min readJuly 25, 2026

Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 28, 2026: Chandra Grahan in Aquarius, Visibility, Sutak and Effects on 12 Rashis

The partial lunar eclipse of August 28, 2026 occurs in Aquarius and Shatabhisha Nakshatra. Learn its timings, visibility in India, Sutak rules and possible effects on all 12 Moon signs.

Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026: Surya Grahan in Cancer, Visibility, Sutak and Effects on 12 Rashis
Transits
11 min readJuly 25, 2026

Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026: Surya Grahan in Cancer, Visibility, Sutak and Effects on 12 Rashis

The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 occurs in Cancer and Ashlesha Nakshatra. Learn its visibility, India Sutak rules, Vedic astrology meaning and possible effects on all 12 Moon signs.

Saturn Retrograde 2026 in Pisces: Effects on All 12 Rashis
Transits
22 min readJuly 25, 2026

Saturn Retrograde 2026 in Pisces: Effects on All 12 Rashis

Saturn retrograde 2026 runs from July 27 to December 11 in Pisces. Learn Shani Vakri effects for all 12 Moon signs with Vedic transit, dasha, Sade Sati and Ashtakavarga context.

1st House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning of Lagna, Body, Personality and Life Direction
Houses
15 min readJuly 1, 2026

1st House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning of Lagna, Body, Personality and Life Direction

Understand the 1st House in Vedic Astrology, also called Lagna or Tanu Bhava, and how it shapes body, personality, health, life direction, and destiny.

How to Read Your Kundli Without Getting Lost
Kundli Basics
18 min readJune 30, 2026

How to Read Your Kundli Without Getting Lost

Learn how to read your Kundli step by step without confusion by understanding Lagna, houses, planets, signs, dashas, yogas, and transits.

Using Panchang for Daily Decisions
Panchang
19 min readJune 30, 2026

Using Panchang for Daily Decisions

A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Time. Learn how to use Panchang for daily decisions through Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, Hora, and practical timing rules.

What Planetary Transits Really Show
Planets
22 min readJune 30, 2026

What Planetary Transits Really Show

Understand what planetary transits really show in Vedic astrology, why natal placements matter, and why Gochara should be read with Dasha context.

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