Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha): Sidereal Zodiac, Three Skandhas, Texts and Methods
Explore Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha): its Vedanga origins, Three Skandhas (Siddhanta, Samhita, Hora), sidereal zodiac math, core chart layers and classical texts.
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469–486 / 682Vedic Astrology for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide to Lagna, Houses, Grahas and Dashas
Learn Vedic astrology step by step: a 7-stage beginner curriculum covering birth inputs, Lagna vs Moon sign, the 12 Bhavas, 9 Grahas, Navamsa and Dashas.
How Vedic Astrology Works: Ecliptic Math, Ayanamsa, Bhava Systems and Dasha Timing
Understand how Vedic astrology works technically: geocentric ecliptic math, ~24° ayanamsa precession, Rashi vs Bhava Chalit cusps, and Vimshottari Dasha timing.
Parvata Yoga in Vedic Astrology: Classical Definitions, Kendra Rules and Examples
Check Parvata Yoga in Vedic astrology across BPHS, Phaladipika, and Jataka Parijata: Kendra benefics, 6th/8th purity, 1st–12th lord rules, and chart examples.
Kahala Yoga in Kundli: 4th Lord, Jupiter and 9th Lord Rules with Chart Examples
Verify Kahala Yoga in a kundli: compare the 4th lord–Jupiter mutual Kendra rule, 4th–10th lord dignity rule, 4th–9th variant, Lagna lord strength, and examples.
Shankha Yoga in Astrology: 5th and 6th Lord Mutual Kendra Rules and Examples
Understand Shankha Yoga in Vedic astrology: test 5th and 6th lords in mutual Kendras, the Chara-sign 1st–10th lord alternative, Lagna lord strength, and charts.
Bheri Yoga in Kundli: Venus, Lagna Lord, Jupiter and 9th Lord Rules with Examples
Study Bheri Yoga in a birth chart: compare the Venus–Lagna lord–Jupiter mutual Kendra rule and the 1st–2nd–7th–12th house rule with a strong 9th lord.
Chatussagara Yoga: All Four Kendras (1, 4, 7, 10) Occupied and Chart Examples
Learn Chatussagara Yoga in Vedic astrology: check planet occupancy across all four Kendra houses (1, 4, 7, 10), strict Akriti Nabhasa rules, and worked charts.
Ugadi (Yugadi): Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Samvatsara New Year, Pachadi and Panchang
Explore Ugadi (Yugadi) on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: the 60-year Samvatsara cycle, the six tastes of Ugadi Pachadi, Abhyanga Snana, and Panchanga Shravanam.
Gudi Padwa: Marathi New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, Gudi Assembly and Vidhi
Learn Gudi Padwa on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: Shalivahana Shaka Marathi New Year, Brahma Dhwaja (Gudi) assembly, sunrise hoisting, and neem-jaggery prasada.
Pongal: Four-Day Tamil Harvest Festival, Thai Sankranti Calculation and Puja Vidhi
Explore the four-day Tamil Pongal harvest festival: Thai Sankranti solar calculation, Bhogi, Surya Pongal pot-boiling ritual, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.
Onam: Ten-Day Chingam Harvest Festival, Thiruvonam Nakshatra and Mahabali Story
Discover Kerala's ten-day Onam festival in Chingam: Atham to Thiruvonam Nakshatra, Vamana and Mahabali story, Pookkalam, Thrikkakara Appan, and Onasadya.
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi): Mesha Sankranti Solar Calculation, Harvest Traditions and Khalsa Heritage
Explore Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) on Mesha Sankranti: sidereal solar calculation, Punjab's Rabi wheat harvest, sacred river bathing, and the 1699 Khalsa Panth.
Ram Navami: Chaitra Shukla Navami Madhyahna Timing, Birth Chart Lore and Puja Vidhi
Explore Ram Navami on Chaitra Shukla Navami: Madhyahna Kaal calculation, Valmiki Ramayana Bala Kanda birth lore, household Rama Darbar Puja, and prasad.
Hanuman Jayanti (Hanuman Janmotsava): Chaitra Purnima vs Regional Dates and Puja Vidhi
Compare the four regional Hanuman Janmotsava dates—Chaitra Purnima, Kartik Chaturdashi, Margazhi Amavasya, and Vaishakha Dashami—with household Puja Vidhi.
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi): Shravana Purnima Timing, Bhadra Rules, Mantra and Traditions
Learn Raksha Bandhan rules on Shravana Purnima: why Bhadra Kaal is avoided, the classical Yenabaddho Bali Raja mantra, Upakarma and Narali Purnima traditions.
Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi: Kartik Krishna Chaturthi Timing, Samagri, Katha and Moon Arghya
Step-by-step Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi: pre-dawn Sargi, Pradosha Gauri–Chauth Mata Puja, Karwa vessels, Katha, and Chandra Arghya.
Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Vidhi: Kartik Shukla Pratipada Timing, Story and Steps
Learn Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Vidhi on Kartik Shukla Pratipada: Bhagavata Purana Govardhan story, apartment-friendly hillock steps, Go-Puja and 56 Bhog.