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Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October.  The festival is celebrated as Vijayadashami, marking the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and also the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. In Ahmedabad, the Vijay Muhurat falls between 2:20 PM and 3:06 PM, while the Aparahna Puja period runs from 1:34 PM to 3:52 PM.  For…

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces belong to the Water signs in Vedic and modern astrological classification.  They are often associated with qualities such as:  But being a Water sign does not mean all three signs need the same Rudraksha.  A Cancer native looking for emotional steadiness may have very different needs from a Scorpio native working…

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are known as the Fire signs of the zodiac.  Fire is traditionally associated with:  But the three Fire signs express that energy differently.  Aries is driven by action and initiative. Leo is associated with visibility and leadership. Sagittarius is connected with knowledge, exploration and higher learning.  That means there is no…

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are the three Earth signs of the zodiac.  Earth signs are traditionally associated with qualities such as:  But each Earth sign expresses these qualities differently.  Taurus is associated with Venus and values stability, comfort and refinement. Virgo is ruled by Mercury and is strongly connected with analysis, learning and communication. Capricorn…

Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are the three Air signs of the zodiac.  Air signs are commonly associated with:  But each Air sign expresses these qualities differently.  Gemini is strongly connected with communication and learning. Libra is associated with balance, relationships and refinement. Aquarius is known for independent thought, long-term vision and unconventional ideas.  So which…

Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October, with Ghatasthapana and the worship of Maa Shailaputri. The festival continues through the worship of the nine forms of Durga, with Vijayadashami falling on 20 October 2026.  For devotees of Shakti, these days are about much more than fasting, colours and Garba.  Each form of Navadurga represents…

At some point, Rudraksha pricing stops looking like ordinary spiritual buying.  A common bead may cost a few hundred or a few thousand rupees.  Then you see one at:  ₹2 lakh.  Another at ₹5 lakh.  Another at ₹31 lakh.  The obvious question is:  What makes one Rudraksha worth that much?  The answer should never be…

Buying Rudraksha becomes confusing surprisingly quickly.  You may know which Mukhi you want, but then another question appears:  Should you buy one bead, a bracelet, a mala or a full Kantha?  There is no format that is automatically better.  A single bead may be perfect for someone who wants one specific Mukhi.  A bracelet may…

A traditional Rudraksha neck mala is more than a string of beads worn around the neck.  Depending on how it is made, it can serve as:  The most familiar versions use 5 Mukhi Rudraksha, especially for daily wear and japa, but traditional neck malas can also be made using 7 Mukhi, 8 Mukhi or carefully…

A Rudraksha bracelet is one of the easiest ways to include Rudraksha in everyday wear.  It is compact, practical and usually easier to manage than a full mala around the neck. But buying one should involve more than choosing whichever bracelet looks best in a product photograph.  The Mukhi matters.  The bead size matters.  Your…