Vedic Astrology Explained

What is Videsh Yog, and which houses and planets in a kundali show foreign travel or settlement? The 12th house, 9th house, and Rahu explained simply — with the combinations astrologers look for, when it activates, and why a modest yoga never means you cannot go abroad.

November 2026 is the biggest month of the year — the five days of Diwali, then the end of Chaturmas on Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Nov 20), when wedding and griha pravesh muhurats return. Complete guide to the Diwali cluster, the returning vivah muhurat dates, Dhanteras buying, and the November festival calendar.

Chhath Puja 2026 runs from Friday, November 13 to Monday, November 16 — the great four-day worship of the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya. Complete guide to Nahay Khay, Kharna, the Sandhya Arghya (Nov 15) and Usha Arghya (Nov 16), the 36-hour nirjala fast, and the rituals.

Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, November 20 and Tulsi Vivah on Saturday, November 21 — the day Lord Vishnu awakens, Chaturmas ends, and the wedding season reopens. Complete guide to the significance, the Tulsi Vivah story and vidhi, the vrat, and the returning muhurats.

Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6 — the first day of Diwali, the day to buy gold, silver, and utensils and to worship Dhanvantari, Lakshmi and Kubera. Complete guide to the Pradosh puja muhurat, what to buy and why, the puja vidhi, and the Yama Deepam ritual.

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8 — the festival of lights and the night of Lakshmi Puja. Complete guide to the Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Pradosh + Vrishabha Lagna), the Amavasya tithi, the puja vidhi, the meaning behind the festival, and the full five-day schedule.

Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday, October 20 — the day of good's victory over evil. Complete guide to the Vijaya Muhurat, Ravana Dahan, Shastra and Shami Puja, why it is an abujh muhurat for new beginnings, and the story behind the festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14. Complete guide to the Madhyahna puja muhurat, the Chandra Darshan (moon-sighting) time to avoid, Ganesh Sthapana vidhi, what to offer, the 10-day festival, and the Anant Chaturdashi visarjan on September 25.

Govardhan Puja 2026 falls on Monday, November 9 and Bhai Dooj on Tuesday, November 10 — the last two days of Diwali. Complete guide to the Annakut and Govardhan puja, the Bhai Dooj tilak, their muhurats, the stories behind them, and the puja vidhi.

Hartalika Teej 2026 falls on Monday, September 14 — the Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the strictest of the three Teej fasts, kept nirjala by women for their husband and marital bliss. Complete guide to the date and the Sep 13 confusion, puja muhurat, the Vrat Katha of Parvati, and the puja vidhi.

Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29 — the nirjala fast married women keep for their husband's long life, broken only after the moon rises at about 08:41 PM. Complete guide to the puja muhurat, sargi, moonrise time, the Vrat Katha, and the puja vidhi.

Pitru Paksha 2026 runs from Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, October 10 (Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Complete guide to the fortnight for the ancestors — the key shraddh tithi dates, how to perform Shraddh, Tarpan and Pind Daan, what to avoid, and why new beginnings are paused.

Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11 with Ghatasthapana and runs to Vijayadashami on October 20. Complete guide to the Ghatasthapana muhurat, the nine days and nine Devi forms, the day-wise colours, Maha Ashtami and Navami dates, Sandhi Puja, Kanya Pujan, and the puja vidhi.

October 2026 falls within Chaturmas, so there are no wedding or griha pravesh muhurats — but it is the festive-buying peak. Navratri (Oct 11–19) and Dussehra (Oct 20) open strong windows for vehicle, gold, property and new ventures, while Pitru Paksha (until Oct 10) is set aside for ancestors. Here are the verified auspicious dates.

All of September 2026 falls within Chaturmas, so there are no wedding or griha pravesh muhurats this month. But Ganesh Chaturthi opens the festive season, and vehicle, property, business, and naming-ceremony muhurats continue up to Pitru Paksha. Here are the verified auspicious dates in September 2026.

Kajari Teej 2026 falls on Monday, August 31 — Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya, the third Teej of the year, kept by married women for the long life of their husband. Complete guide to its significance, the Vrat Katha, Neemri Mata and moon worship, fasting rules and puja vidhi.

Kamika Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, August 9 — the Shravana Krishna Paksha Ekadashi and the first Ekadashi of Sawan and Chaturmas. Complete guide to its significance, the Vrat Katha, the glory of Tulsi, fasting rules, Vishnu puja vidhi and Parana timing.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, August 23 — the Shravana Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, observed for the blessing of children and family wellbeing. Complete guide to its significance, the Vrat Katha of King Mahijit, fasting rules, puja vidhi and Parana timing.

Ravi Pradosh Vrat on Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal is 6:48 PM to 9:04 PM. Complete guide to the significance of Sunday Pradosh, puja vidhi, fasting rules, and why Ravi Pradosh is kept for health, longevity and vitality.

Sawan Shivratri 2026 falls on Tuesday, August 11 — Shravana Krishna Chaturdashi, the most important Shivaratri of the holy month of Sawan. Nishita Kaal puja is 12:02 AM to 12:48 AM. Complete guide to the four-prahar puja, jalabhishek, Kanwar Yatra, fasting rules and significance.

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 falls on Sunday, August 2 — the Shravana-month Sankashti dedicated to the Gajanana (elephant-faced) form of Lord Ganesha. Moonrise, tithi timings, the story behind Gajanana, and the complete fasting and puja vidhi.

Onam 2026 peaks on Thiruvonam, Wednesday, August 26 — the great Malayali harvest festival celebrating the homecoming of King Mahabali. Complete 10-day Atham-to-Thiruvonam schedule, Thiruvonam nakshatra timings, the Vamana–Mahabali legend, and the traditions of Pookalam, Onam Sadya, and Vallamkali.

The first Shravan Somwar 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. The Mondays of Sawan are the most powerful days of the year for Shiva worship and fasting. Complete guide to all four Somwar dates, the vrat vidhi, what to eat, mantras, and the significance.

Kalashtami and Masik Krishna Janmashtami 2026 both fall on Tuesday, July 7 — the Ashadha Krishna Ashtami. Kala Bhairava is worshipped at night and the monthly Krishna Janmashtami fast is kept the same day. Verified tithi timings, the significance of Kala Bhairava, and the complete vrat and puja vidhi.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 begins on Thursday, July 16 at Puri — the day Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra ride out on their giant chariots to the Gundicha Temple. Complete guide to the date, the three raths, the rituals from Pahandi to Chhera Pahara, the Bahuda return, and how to observe it.

Karka Sankranti 2026 falls on Thursday, July 16 — the day the Sun enters Cancer and Dakshinayana, the southern course of the Sun, begins. Complete guide to its meaning, why Dakshinayana matters for muhurat, the Punya Kaal rituals, and regional observances.

Yogini Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, July 10 — the Ashadha Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, observed for the forgiveness of sins and freedom from suffering. Complete guide to its significance, the Vrat Katha of Hem Mali, fasting rules, puja vidhi and Parana timing.

All of August 2026 falls within Chaturmas, so there are no wedding or griha pravesh muhurats this month. But Sawan brings powerful spiritual days, and vehicle, property, business, and naming-ceremony muhurats continue. Here are the verified auspicious dates in August 2026.

Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 falls on Friday, July 3 — the Ashadha-month Sankashti dedicated to the Krishnapingala form of Lord Ganesha. Moonrise, tithi timings, the Vrat Katha of King Mahijit, and the complete fasting and puja vidhi.

Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on Saturday, August 15. The green festival of Shravan celebrates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati, when married women keep a nirjala vrat for their husbands wellbeing. Here are the verified date, tithi timing, puja vidhi, vrat katha, and customs.

Sawan 2026 begins Thursday, July 30 and ends Friday, August 28. Complete guide to all 4 Sawan Somwar vrat dates, Shiva puja vidhi, fasting rules, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, and why the holy month of Shravan is the most auspicious time for Shiva worship.

Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed by married women on the Tuesdays of Shravan for marital happiness and a long life for their husband. Here are the verified 2026 dates for North and South India, the full puja vidhi, samagri, and rules.

Nag Panchami 2026 falls on Monday, August 17. Worship of the Nag Devta on Shravan Shukla Panchami brings protection and relief from Kaal Sarp Dosha. Here are the verified date, puja muhurat, step-by-step vidhi, samagri, and what to avoid.

Only 15 auspicious Hindu wedding dates in 2027. Complete vivah muhurat list with exact tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and best muhurat window — calculated from the ShubhDivas panchanga engine using VSOP87 and Lahiri ayanamsa.

July 2026 is a closing window. Jupiter goes combust mid-month and Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25 begins Chaturmas — after which no weddings or griha pravesh happen for four months. Here are the verified best and worst muhurat dates in July 2026.

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4 (Smarta) and Saturday, September 5 (Vaishnava/ISKCON). Nishita Kaal puja window is 11:55 PM to 12:42 AM. Complete guide to fasting rules, Chappan Bhog, puja vidhi, and the significance of the midnight birth.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28 — Shravan Purnima. The Rakhi must be tied only after Bhadra ends. Complete guide to the auspicious muhurat windows, Bhadra period, puja vidhi, and the full significance of the festival.

Bonalu 2026 falls on August 10, a public holiday in Telangana. Know the festival dates, significance, bonam offering ritual, puja vidhi, and Goddess Mahakali mantra.

Ashadha month 2026 begins June 30 and ends July 29. The monsoon lunar month of Lord Vishnu — containing Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima, and Devshayani Ekadashi when Chaturmas begins. Complete guide to significance, key dates, and what to observe.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 falls on Saturday, July 25 — Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi. The day Vishnu enters yoga nidra and Chaturmas begins. Marriages and auspicious events prohibited for 4 months. Complete guide to significance, fasting rules, and puja vidhi.

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29 — Ashadha Purnima. Dedicated to Sage Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. Sacred in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. Complete guide to significance, Vyasa Puja, rituals, and how to honour your guru.

Ram Lakshman Dwadashi 2026 falls on Friday, June 26 — Jyeshtha Shukla Dwadashi. The vrat King Dasharatha observed to be blessed with Lord Rama. Complete guide to significance, the legend, puja vidhi, and fasting rules.

Shani Pradosh Vrat in June 2026 falls on Saturday, June 27 — Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi. Pradosh Kaal is 6:54 PM to 9:04 PM. Complete guide to significance, puja vidhi, Saturn remedies, and why Shani Pradosh is especially powerful.

Vat Purnima 2026 falls on Monday, June 29 — Jyeshtha Purnima. Maharashtra and Gujarat women observe the Savitri-Satyavan banyan tree vrat on this full moon day. Complete guide to puja vidhi, tradition, and regional significance.

Aani Uthiram 2026 festival at Chidambaram Nataraja Temple runs June 13–22. Maha Rathotsavam (chariot festival) is June 21 — Summer Solstice. Aani Thirumanjanam Maha Abhishekam at 3 AM and Darisanam at 2 PM on June 22.

Mahesh Navami 2026 falls on Tuesday, June 23 — Jyeshtha Shukla Navami. The annual festival of Lord Shiva observed especially by the Maheshwari community. Complete guide to significance, origin legend, rituals, and puja vidhi.

Shukra Pradosh Vrat June 2026 falls on Friday, June 12. Pradosh Kaal is 7:36 PM to 9:01 PM. Complete guide to Jyeshtha Krishna Trayodashi puja vidhi, significance, fasting rules, and Shiva mantras.

Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 falls on Friday, August 28. Complete guide to the date, puja muhurat timings, Kalasha preparation, rituals, and significance for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

Vat Savitri Amavasya 2026 is on Sunday, June 14. Complete guide to puja vidhi, the Savitri-Satyavan story, banyan tree ritual, fasting rules, and regional differences between Amavasya and Purnima versions.

निर्जला एकादशी 2026 गुरुवार, 25 जून को है। तिथि, पारण समय, व्रत विधि, दान विधि और इस एकादशी के महत्व की सम्पूर्ण जानकारी।

Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 falls on Thursday, June 25. Complete guide to the date, tithi timing, vrat vidhi, parana time, daan vidhi, and why observing this one fast carries the merit of all 24 Ekadashis.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 11th house. Complete effect on income, social networks, long-held goals and gains for Kanya Rashi natives. Highly favourable transit for material results.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 6th house. Complete effect on health, overcoming obstacles, service work and competitive edge for Kumbha Rashi natives. Neutral transit requiring conscious effort.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 7th house and forming Hans Rajyog. Complete effect on marriage prospects, business partnerships and legal matters for Makara Rashi natives.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 5th house while also aspecting your own sign directly. Complete effect on children, creativity, investments and past-life merit for Meena Rashi. Highly favourable transit with a rare double Jupiter connection.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 4th house. Complete effect on home, property, family and emotional life for Mesha Rashi natives. Highly favourable transit with Hans Rajyog activation.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 2nd house. Complete effect on income, family harmony, speech and wealth accumulation for Mithuna Rashi natives. Favourable transit for financial stability.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 12th house. Complete effect on spiritual growth, foreign connections and inner wisdom for Simha Rashi natives. A transit for depth, not outward expansion.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 10th house and forming Hans Rajyog. Complete effect on career, promotion, public recognition and authority for Tula Rashi natives. Highly favourable transit.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 3rd house. Complete effect on communication, courage, skills and sibling relationships for Vrishabha Rashi natives. Favourable transit that builds steadily through the year.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026, moving into your 9th house. Complete effect on fortune, dharma, higher learning and spiritual guidance for Vrishchika Rashi. Highly favourable transit with Jupiter directly aspecting your moon sign.

Rahu Kaal today in Navi Mumbai — daily timings, weekly schedule, what to avoid and what is perfectly fine. Updated hourly based on actual sunrise for Navi Mumbai's coordinates.

Jupiter enters its exaltation in Cancer on June 2, 2026, activating Hans Rajyog — one of the five Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas. Here is what it actually means, why it forms now, and which rashis receive its strongest effects.

Jupiter enters Cancer on June 2, 2026 — making this one of the most auspicious months in years for weddings, griha pravesh, business launches, and property purchases. Here are the best and worst muhurat dates in June 2026.

Dhanu Rashi is ruled by Jupiter — the planet of wisdom, expansion, and dharma. Here is what Jyotish says about Dhanu personality, compatible rashis for marriage, career strengths, and what 2026 holds for this fire sign.

Jupiter enters its exaltation sign Cancer on June 2, 2026 — one of the most auspicious transits in Vedic astrology. Here is what Guru Gochar means for each of the 12 rashis and how to make the most of this rare planetary window.

Jupiter enters Kark Rashi on June 2, 2026 — transiting your own moon sign in its exalted form. This is the most powerful Jupiter transit you will experience in 12 years. Here is exactly what it means for your career, wealth, relationships, and health.

Which nakshatras are incompatible for marriage? Nadi Dosha groups, hostile Yoni pairs, Gana clashes, and Rajju Porutham — the complete nakshatra compatibility guide.

Your birth nakshatra is the lunar constellation the Moon occupied when you were born. In Vedic astrology it governs your dasha cycle, kundali matching, and character far more precisely than your sun sign.

Which houses and planets in a kundali indicate separation or divorce? The 7th, 8th, and 12th houses explained with the key combinations astrologers examine — and why no single placement is ever enough.

Kundali matching for a second marriage is not the same process as the first. The 2nd house, Mangal Dosha rules, and what actually changes in the Ashtakoota assessment — explained.

Got a job offer but you're in Sade Sati? Here's what Jyotish actually says about starting new work during Saturn's 7.5-year transit — and why waiting may not be the answer.

A guna score of 17 out of 36 is right at the traditional minimum threshold. Here is what it actually means, which kootas matter most, and how to assess whether this match can work.

A guna score of 18 out of 36 is exactly at the traditional minimum. Here is what it means, which kootas matter most at this score, and how to assess whether this match is sound.

When you have already chosen your partner, does kundali matching still serve a purpose? Here is an honest look at what kundali matching means for love marriages, how to use it wisely, and when to take the results seriously.

Girls born in Moola Nakshatra are often told they are inauspicious for marriage. Here is what Vedic astrology actually says, what the real risks are, and when this dosha does and does not apply.

Nadi Dosha is the most serious dosha in kundali matching, but it has well-defined cancellation conditions. Here is every condition that cancels or reduces Nadi Dosha, explained clearly.

A kundali mismatch does not automatically mean the marriage cannot happen. Here is what low scores and doshas actually mean, what options are available, and how families and couples navigate this situation.

A Manglik girl marrying a non-Manglik boy is one of the most debated topics in Vedic astrology. Here is what the classical texts actually say, what modern astrologers recommend, and how serious the risk really is.

Abhijit Muhurat is a powerful daily auspicious window that occurs around midday. Unlike other muhurats it works on any day of the week — here is everything you need to know.

Kundali matching uses 36 gunas across 8 categories to assess marriage compatibility. This complete guide explains each koot, what the scores mean, and how to interpret your result.

Looking for auspicious Hindu wedding dates in 2026? Here are the best shubh vivah muhurats for 2026, month by month, with tithi and nakshatra details.

Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period lasting 90 minutes. Learn what it means, when it occurs each day of the week, and what activities to avoid during this time.

Planning a griha pravesh in 2026? Here are the most auspicious house warming muhurat dates month by month, with tithi, nakshatra, and timing guidance.

Bhakoot Dosha is the second most serious dosha in kundali matching, carrying 7 out of 36 points. Learn what it means, which rashi combinations cause it, and exactly when it gets cancelled.

Nadi Dosha explained in plain language. What same nadi actually means, how serious it is, and what Indian families really do about it.

Ekadashi explained simply. What it is, why Hindu families observe it, what you eat and avoid, and why it happens twice a month. For those who grew up knowing it but never knew why.

What is Rajju Porutham? The most critical of the 10 South Indian compatibility checks explained in plain English. Why families reject matches on this alone.

What is Rahu Kaal? Why do Indian families avoid it? Plain explanation of the daily inauspicious period and how to check it for your city.

A practical checklist of questions for families evaluating a marriage proposal. Covers compatibility, values, finances, family dynamics and lifestyle.

If you and your partner have the same Nakshatra but different Rashi, does Nadi Dosha cancel? Clear answer with the classical rules explained.

What to look for in a marriage biodata beyond job and family background. 10 specific red flags that signal problems ahead — with what to ask when you spot them.