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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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  Manglik-to-Manglik Marriage: What the Rules Say

  Published 1 August 2026

  What happens to Mangal Dosha when both people are Manglik, how tradition views it, and when extra caution is still warranted. Free to read, no signup.

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  Auspicious Muhurat to Buy a Vehicle 2026

  Published 1 August 2026

  How an auspicious tithi, weekday and nakshatra are chosen for buying a new car or bike, and how to check Abhijit Muhurat for your date. Free to read, no signup.

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  Muhurat to Buy Property or Land in 2026

  Published 1 August 2026

  How an auspicious tithi, weekday and nakshatra are chosen for a home, flat or land registry, and how to check Abhijit Muhurat for your date. Free to read.

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  Muhurat to Start a New Shop or Business in 2026

  Published 1 August 2026

  How an auspicious tithi and nakshatra are chosen for opening a new shop, registering a company or issuing the first bill, and how to check Abhijit Muhurat.

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  Mundan Muhurat 2026: How It Is Decided, Simply

  Published 1 August 2026

  The auspicious months, tithi and age tradition for a baby's first Mundan ceremony, and how to check Abhijit Muhurat for your date. Free to read, no signup.

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  Nadi Dosh Explained: When It Doesn't Matter

  Published 1 August 2026

  Why Nadi Dosh is considered the heaviest of the Ashtakoota doshas, how it forms, and the traditional cancellation rules. Free to read, no signup needed.

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  Namkaran Sanskar Muhurat: Rules and 2026 Dates

  Published 1 August 2026

  How the day count, auspicious tithi and nakshatra are decided for a baby's naming ceremony, and how to check Abhijit Muhurat for your date. Free to read.

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  Navratri 2026: Ghatasthapana Muhurat and Dates

  Published 1 August 2026

  Sharad Navratri 2026 begins October 11. An approximate Ghatasthapana muhurat, the nine-day calendar, and how to check the time for your own city. Free to read.

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  Navratri 2027: Ghatasthapana Muhurat and Dates

  Published 1 August 2026

  Sharad Navratri 2027 begins September 30. The general rule for Ghatasthapana, the nine-day calendar, and how to check the time for your city. Free to read.

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  Pradosh Vrat 2026 Dates for Every Month

  Published 1 August 2026

  All of 2026's Pradosh Vrat dates month by month, and how to check the correct time for Shiv puja in your own city. Free to read, no signup needed at all.

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  Purnima and Amavasya Calendar 2026: All Dates

  Published 1 August 2026

  2026's Purnima and Amavasya dates month by month, and how to check the correct tithi for your city. Free to read, no signup, and easy to scan at a glance.

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  Rahu-Ketu Gochar: The 18-Month Shift Explained

  Published 1 August 2026

  Rahu and Ketu have been on the Aquarius-Leo axis since May 19, 2025, and will shift to the Capricorn-Cancer axis on December 6, 2026. What this means.

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  Saturn's Sade Sati 2026: Which Signs, Until When

  Published 1 August 2026

  In 2026 Saturn is in Pisces. See which moon signs are going through Sade Sati and Dhaiya, and how long it will last, with the dates for each sign. Free.

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  Saturn Transit 2026-27: Effect on All 12 Signs

  Published 1 August 2026

  Saturn stays in Pisces until June 2027. See what this transit is considered to mean for all 12 moon signs, from Aries to Pisces, in plain words. Free to read.

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  Solar Eclipse 2026: India Visibility, Sutak Rules

  Published 1 August 2026

  There are two solar eclipses in 2026, on February 17 and August 12, and neither will be visible from India, so sutak will not apply there. Free to read.

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