Parijata Yoga in Vedic Astrology: Dispositor Chain, Navamsa Rules and Examples
Trace Parijata (Kalpadruma) Yoga in Vedic astrology: verify the four-step Rashi and Navamsa dispositor chain, Kendra/Trikona rules, and worked chart examples.
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487–504 / 682Gaja Yoga in Kundli: 7th Lord, 11th House, Moon Aspect Rules and Chart Examples
Verify Gaja Yoga in a kundli: check the 9th lord from the 11th house (7th lord) in the 11th with the Moon under 11th-lord aspect, distinct from Gajakesari Yoga.
Shrinatha Yoga in Astrology: Exalted 7th Lord in 10th, 9th–10th Connection and Examples
Study Shrinatha Yoga in Vedic astrology: compare the BPHS exalted 7th lord in 10th with 9th–10th lord conjunction against Phaladipika's Venus–Mercury–9th rule.
Pushkala Yoga in Kundli: Moon Dispositor, Lagna Lord and Kendra Rules with Examples
Check Pushkala Yoga in a birth chart: verify the Moon's Rashi dispositor conjoined with the Lagna lord in a Kendra/friendly sign, Lagna occupant, and aspect.
Mahabhagya Yoga: Day vs Night Birth, Odd–Even Lagna, Sun and Moon Sign Rules
Calculate Mahabhagya Yoga in Jyotish: test local sunrise/sunset day or night birth against odd (Vishama) and even (Sama) parity of Lagna, Sun, and Moon signs.
Dosha in Vedic Astrology: Natal Chart Doshas, Matching Kutas and Classical Context
Understand Dosha in Vedic astrology across natal Graha placements, Ashtakoota matching Kutas, and Panchang Muhurta blemishes with classical Parihara checks.
Sakata Yoga (Sakata Dosha): Moon in 6th, 8th or 12th from Jupiter and Bhanga Rules
Verify Sakata Yoga (Sakata Dosha) in a kundli: Moon in 6th, 8th, or 12th from Jupiter, Phaladipika Kendra Bhanga exceptions, Nabhasa Shakata, and examples.
Challenging (Ava/Daridra) Yogas in Kundli: Classical Rules, Cancellations and Context
Audit challenging Ava, Daridra, Kemadruma, and Dusthana yogas in a kundli using Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and Phaladipika cancellation and context rules.
Varna Kuta in Kundli Matching: 1-Point Rashi Classification, Scoring Table and Meaning
Calculate Varna Kuta in Ashtakoota kundli matching: check the 1-point Moon-sign element classification, 4x4 scoring table, Rashi-lord rules, and real meaning.
Vashya Kuta in Kundli Matching: 2-Point Rashi Affinity Categories, Scoring Matrix and Examples
Master Vashya Kuta in kundli matching: check the 5 Moon-sign categories, 15-degree Sagittarius/Capricorn splits, 2-point scoring matrix, and worked examples.
Ekadashi Vrat Katha: All 26 Lunar Ekadashis, Utpanna Origin Story and Fasting Rules
Complete guide to all 26 Hindu lunar Ekadashi Vrat Kathas, the Padma Purana Utpanna Ekadashi origin story of Demon Mura, and Dashami-Dwadashi Parana rules.
Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi: Chaturmasya Start, Pandharpur Wari and Vrat Vidhi
Guide to Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi: Chaturmasya start, King Mandhata & Shankhasura stories, Pandharpur Wari, and puja vidhi.
Pradosh Vrat: Shukla and Krishna Trayodashi Twilight Calculation, Weekday Types and Puja
Complete guide to Pradosh Vrat on Shukla and Krishna Trayodashi: sunset Pradosha Kaal Panchang rule, Soma/Bhauma/Shani weekday types, and Shiva puja vidhi.
Simple Nine-Day Navratri Puja Vidhi at Home: Daily Steps, Mantras and Kanya Pujan
Practical nine-day Navratri puja vidhi at home: Day 1 Ghatasthapana or Chauki setup, 20-minute daily routine, Navadurga mantras, bhog, Homa, and Kanya Pujan.
Navratri Parana and Visarjan Rules: Dashami vs Navami Timing, Kalasha and Jawara Vidhi
Learn Navratri Parana and Kalasha Visarjan rules: Dashami vs Ashtami/Navami timing, step-by-step coconut and Jawara vidhi, and safe fasting recovery.
Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma): Scriptures, Four Purusharthas, Darshanas and Lived Practice
Explore Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma): Shruti and Smriti scriptures, the four Purusharthas, six Astika Darshanas, major sampradayas and daily household practice.
Itihasa in Hinduism: Ramayana and Mahabharata, Structure, Parvas, Kandas and Meaning
Study Itihasa in Hinduism: how Valmiki's 7-Kanda Ramayana and Vyasa's 18-Parva Mahabharata differ from Shruti and Puranas and teach dharma through narrative.
Goddess Lakshmi (Sri): Vedic Sri Suktam, Puranic Narratives, Ashtalakshmi and Worship
Complete guide to Goddess Lakshmi (Sri): Rigvedic Sri Suktam, Samudra Manthana, Sri Vaishnava theology, lotus-elephant iconography, Ashtalakshmi and home puja.