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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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  Ekadashi Vrat Calendar 2026: All Dates by Month

  Published 1 August 2026

  All of 2026's Ekadashi dates in one place, month by month, and how to check the fasting timing for your city. Free to read, with no signup or account needed.

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  Gajakesari Yoga: When It Forms and What It Means

  Published 1 August 2026

  The rule for Gajakesari Yoga, the Jupiter-Moon kendra placement, and its traditionally attributed effects, with how to spot it in your own birth chart.

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  Born in Gand Mool Nakshatra: What to Do

  Published 1 August 2026

  Which nakshatras count as Gand Mool, why they carry a reputation for worry, and the general tradition around Shanti Puja, in plain and calm terms. Free.

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  Griha Pravesh Muhurat 2026: How to Choose

  Published 1 August 2026

  How an auspicious month, tithi and weekday are chosen for moving into a new home, and how to check Rahu Kaal and Abhijit Muhurat for your date. Free to read.

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  Holi 2027: Holika Dahan Muhurat and Date

  Published 1 August 2026

  Holi 2027 falls on March 22, with Holika Dahan the night of March 21. An approximate Bhadra-free muhurat window, and how to check it for your own city.

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  How to Build a Chart Without a Known Birth Time

  Published 1 August 2026

  Practical options for generating a chart when the exact birth time is unknown, and why the ascendant is affected the most. Free to read, no signup. Free.

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  How to Identify Rajyoga in Your Birth Chart

  Published 1 August 2026

  The basic rule for Rajyoga to form, how kendra and trikona house lords relate to each other, and how to check for it in your own chart. Free to read, no signup.

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  Jupiter Transit 2026: Which Signs Have Good Days

  Published 1 August 2026

  In 2026 Jupiter moves from Gemini through Cancer into Leo. See which moon signs are considered favorable for this transit, and for how long each stretch lasts.

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  Kaal Sarp Dosh: The Truth vs the Fear, Explained

  Published 1 August 2026

  How Kaal Sarp Dosh actually forms, its variants, and the truth behind the fear-driven claims made about it, so you can judge any remedy offer calmly and fairly.

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  Kanwar Yatra 2026: Dates and Main Routes

  Published 1 August 2026

  Kanwar Yatra 2026 begins with the Sawan month and peaks on Sawan Shivratri. Full dates, main routes, and things to keep in mind. Free to read, no signup.

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  Karva Chauth 2026: City-Wise Moonrise Times

  Published 1 August 2026

  Karva Chauth 2026 falls on October 29. Approximate moonrise times for major cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur, and how to check your own city.

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  Ascendant, Moon Sign and Sun Sign: The Difference

  Published 1 August 2026

  What each of the three signs tells you, where each one is actually used in Vedic astrology, and how to find all three of your own signs from your birth details.

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  Lunar Eclipse 2026: Timing and Sutak in India

  Published 1 August 2026

  There are two lunar eclipses in 2026. The total eclipse on March 3 was visible in India, the partial eclipse on August 28 will not be, so sutak will not apply.

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  Mangal Dosha: How Worried Should You Actually Be

  Published 1 August 2026

  The truth behind common beliefs about Mangal Dosha. When it's genuinely worth a closer look and when it's just a flag, in plain words. Free to read, no signup.

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  Mangala Gauri Vrat 2026 Dates by Calendar

  Published 1 August 2026

  Mangala Gauri Vrat, observed every Tuesday of the Sawan month, falls on different dates in 2026 depending on the North India or Amanta calendar. Free to read.

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