Kemadruma Yoga is generally considered an ill-favor planetary combination in Vedic astrology. The term comes from two words in the Sanskrit language: ‘Kema’, which is suffering or bad luck, and ‘Druma’ meaning tree. In this yoga, the Moon is lonely as no other planet sits on either of its sides, […]
Anapha Yoga
In Vedic astrology, Anapha Yoga is said to be one of the most auspicious and potent combinations, often related to great fortune, intellectual brilliance, and lasting strength. It is a rare yoga, which occurs when Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and abundance, is in a favorable aspect to the Sun, […]
Sunapha Yoga
Sunapha Yoga is an auspicious combination in Vedic astrology, wherein success, wealth, and strength are supposed to be bestowed on a person. This yoga is formed when the benefic planet, Mercury, is placed in the 2nd house from the Moon in the birth chart. The 2nd house is said to […]
Skanda Sashti Vrat
Skanda Sashti Vrat is one of the most important Hindu fasting rituals dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Celebrated on the sixth day (Sashti) of the waxing moon in the Tamil month of Aippasi, which falls in the month of October-November, […]
Gajakesari Yoga
Gajakesari Yoga is said to be a very auspicious combination in the Vedic system of astrology, representing the amalgam of wisdom, fortune, and strength. The assemblage is formed based on the conjunction of an individual’s Jupiter, said to be the planet associated with knowledge and prosperity along with the Moon, […]
Surya Grahan 2025
Surya Grahan is basically a solar eclipse. During this phenomenon, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting shadows upon Earth. This celestial event has fascinated humanity for ages. While lunar eclipses seem to evoke cultural and spiritual beliefs, solar eclipses hold equal importance in the scientific world. […]
Chandra Grahan 2025
Chandra Grahan, when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon and casts its shadow on the latter. This marvel of the cosmic world has been attracting human beings since time immemorial with both scientific discovery and cultural and spiritual significance. Anciently, Chandra Grahans were considered omens or mystical […]
ISKCON Ekadashi
Ekadashi at ISKCON is that religious abstaining day followed by most devotees of the ISKCON and other Vaishnavas. According to Ekadashi, the eleventh day during every lunar fortnight is attributed to the preserver of the universe, Lord Vishnu. On this day, they abstain from eating while their minds, bodies, and […]
Masik krishna Janmashtami
Masik Krishna Janmashtami is a month-long celebration dedicated to the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed on the Ashtami Tithi in the Krishna Paksha every month. Though the grand Krishna Janmashtami happens once a year in Bhadrapada month, Masik Krishna Janmashtami provides devotees with the privilege of celebrating and […]
Ishti and Anvadhan
Ishti and Anvadhan are some of the rituals in Hinduism, basically performed to seek divine favors, prosperity, and purifying of the soul. These rites are considered very ancient in Vedic tradition. They are usually linked to the Yajnas which are the fire offerings. They are considered important for being able […]