Category Archives: Astrology

Navagraha Temples in India
26 Sep
Astrology, Hinduism, Popular Temples

Navagraha Temples in India

Navagraha temples are the ones devoted to Navagraha – the nine major celestial bodies (Grahas) of Hindu astronomy. These celestial bodies are : Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati(Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) Ketu (South Lunar Node). The term ‘Navagraha temples’ refers to a cluster of nine separate temples, each an abode of one of the Navagrahas.   Navagraha Temple in […]

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06 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Astrology, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Uncategorized

Symbolism and Significance of Vibhuti

In Hinduism, vibhuti, also called bhasma or thiruneeru, is a sacred ashes made of dried wood, burnt cow dung and / or burnt carcasses used in Agamic practices. Hindu devotees traditionally use the kibhuti as three horizontal lines on the forehead and other parts of the body in honor of Shiva. Vibhuti rubbed his forehead […]

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18 Jun
Ancient Indian Literature, Astrology, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Vedic Philosophy

The Story of Chandradeva

The Story of Chandradeva While the Sage Daksha’s curse leading to the moon (Chandradeva) waxing and waning is popular, the story behind the curse is known by a few. This is the story narrated by Vaishampayana to Janamejaya in the Shalya Parva. Shalya Parva is the ninth of the eighteen books of the Mahabharata. Prajapati […]

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What is Hindu Astrology or Jyotisham
22 Dec
Astrology

What is Hindu Astrology or Jyotisha?

Jyotisha (or Jyotishyam from Sanskrit jyotissa, from jyotis- “light, heavenly body”) is the traditional Hindu system of astrology, also known as Vedic astrology. Vedanga Jyotisha is one of the earliest texts about astronomy within the Vedas. However, historical documentation shows that horoscopic astrology in the Indian subcontinent came from Hellenistic influences, post-dating the Vedic period. Jyotisa is one of the Vedanga, the six auxiliary disciplines used to support Vedic rituals. Early jyotiṣa is […]

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06 Oct
Astrology

Hindu Panchang – Vedic Astrology

A Panchang is a Hindu calendar and almanac, which follows traditional units of Hindu timekeeping, and presents important dates and their calculations in a tabulated form. Pachangas are used in Jyotisha shastra. In Eastern India, including Assam, Bengal, Orissa the Panchanga is referred to as Panjika. It is an ancient Vedic astrology that helps one synchronize with his best days and times – ahead of […]

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4th house of astrology cancer traits astrology horoscope
01 Sep
Astrology

4th House of Astrology – Cancer Traits and Personality Information

The fourth house of astrology is ‘The house of family and home’. The fourth house is an angular house (the planets have more influence in this house. It’s located on the lowest point of the circular house chart. This location signifies what this house represents i.e. everything below the surface. This house represents our foundation […]

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