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The Nakshara blog explains kundli matching, the 36 gunas, Manglik dosha, panchang and Vedic astrology for Indians living abroad, all in plain language. Browse the articles by topic below, or start with the guides on kundli matching and on birth charts.

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  Maha Shivratri 2027: Date and the Four-Prahar Puja

  Published 24 July 2026

  Maha Shivratri 2027 falls on March 6. The significance of the night vigil and the four-prahar puja on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi.

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  Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi: Abhishek and Vrat

  Published 24 July 2026

  How to perform the Shivling abhishek on Maha Shivratri, the fasting rules, the four-prahar sequence, and the key mantras. Free to read, no signup, step by step.

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  Makar Sankranti 2027: Date and Punyakaal Timing

  Published 24 July 2026

  Makar Sankranti 2027 falls on January 15. The Sun's entry into Capricorn, the punyakaal for bathing and charity, and the til-gud tradition.

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  Nag Panchami 2026: Date and Puja Timing

  Published 24 July 2026

  Nag Panchami 2026 falls on August 17. What the festival marks and the general timing for the serpent-deity puja.

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  Nag Panchami Puja Vidhi: Samagri and Mantras

  Published 24 July 2026

  How to do Nag Panchami puja at home, the samagri list, mantras for the serpent deities, and why milk should never actually be given to a live snake.

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  Naraka Chaturdashi 2026: Date and Abhyanga Snan

  Published 24 July 2026

  Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 falls on November 8, the same day as Diwali. The significance of Abhyanga Snan and Yama Deepdan, and the general morning timing.

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  Naraka Chaturdashi Puja Vidhi: Abhyanga Snan and Yama Deepdan

  Published 24 July 2026

  How to do the Abhyanga Snan and Yama Deepdan on Naraka Chaturdashi, with the full steps and samagri.

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  Navratri 2027 in the USA: Ghatasthapana in Your Time Zone

  Published 24 July 2026

  Sharad Navratri 2027 begins September 30. How to time Ghatasthapana correctly for a US city instead of converting an India-based muhurat.

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  Navratri Puja Vidhi: Ghatasthapana, the Nine Days and Kanya Pujan

  Published 24 July 2026

  The puja vidhi for Sharad Navratri, how to do Ghatasthapana, the sequence across nine days, and Kanya Pujan on Ashtami-Navami.

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  Ram Navami 2027: Date and the Madhyahna Muhurat

  Published 24 July 2026

  Ram Navami 2027 falls on April 15. Lord Ram's traditional midday birth time on Chaitra Shukla Navami, and the close of Chaitra Navratri.

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  Ram Navami Puja Vidhi: The Midday Puja and Akhand Path

  Published 24 July 2026

  How to do Ram Navami puja at home, the tradition of a continuous Ramcharitmanas reading, and the key mantras.

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  Vasant Panchami 2027: Date and Saraswati Puja

  Published 24 July 2026

  Vasant Panchami 2027 falls on February 11. What the festival marks and the general timing for Saraswati Puja. Free to read, no signup, for families abroad.

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  Vasant Panchami Puja Vidhi: Saraswati Puja Steps

  Published 24 July 2026

  How to do Saraswati Puja at home on Vasant Panchami, the samagri list, and the tradition of a child's first writing lesson. Free to read, no signup needed.

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  Sawan 2026 Monday Fasting Dates: Both Calendars

  Published 19 July 2026

  Sawan month 2026 falls on different dates in North India and South-West India. The full list of Monday (Somwar) fasting dates for both calendars. Free to read.

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  Sawan Somwar Vrat 2026: USA, UK and Germany

  Published 19 July 2026

  Sawan Monday fasting dates for 2026 explained for readers abroad, including why the dates do not shift with your time zone the way Diwali or Karva Chauth do.

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