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According to Vedic astrology, certain birth times are considered inauspicious for a child, and it is believed that children born during these times may face various challenges and obstacles in life. Here are some of the most inauspicious birth times:

1. Sandhya Kaal: The time period immediately before sunrise and after sunset is known as Sandhya Kaal. It is considered inauspicious for a child to be born during this time, as it is believed to be associated with darkness and negativity.

2. Bhadra: Bhadra is a period of time that occurs when the planet Mercury is in retrograde motion. It is believed to be an inauspicious time for any important event, including childbirth.

3. Ashubh Lagna: Certain lagnas or ascendants are considered inauspicious for childbirth, such as the eighth, ninth, and twelfth lagnas.

4. Eclipse: It is considered highly inauspicious for a child to be born during a solar or lunar eclipse, as it is believed to be associated with negative energies.

It is important to note that these beliefs are based on astrological beliefs and not scientific evidence, and many people born during these times lead happy and successful lives. It is always advisable to seek guidance and advice from qualified professionals in case you are facing challenges in life, and to approach astrology with a critical and open-minded perspective.

Maha Shivaratri is amongst the major and most prominent in India. On the blessed day of Maha Shivaratri, Hindus worship Lord Shiva. As per the Hindu calendar, it is purportedly celebrated annually on the fourteenth day of each lunar month, which corresponds to the day before the Full Moon. Moreover, many devotees celebrate this day as the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Maha Shivaratri 2023 will occur in February as per the Gregorian calendar.

Maha Shivaratri 2023: Date, time & tithi

2023 Maha Shivaratri is on February 18, 2023. On this day, people worship Lord Shiva and conduct puja following the Muhurat. Early morning visitors to the temple include those who are fasting that day.

The Chaturdashi tithi will start at 08:02 PM on February 18 and end at 04:18 PM on February 19. The Nishitha Kaal puja timing is from 12:16 AM to 01:06 AM on February 19, 2023. The Shivratri Paran timings are from 06:57 AM to 03:33 PM on February 19, 2023. 

Natives must remember to perform puja and needful rituals at the Nishita Kaal or once each of the prahars (Four prahars, each lasts for about 3 hours). However, you must fast for 12 hours at night. 

First Prahar Puja Timing: 06:13 PM to 11:24 PM, February 18

Second Prahar Puja Timing: 11:24 PM to 12:35 AM, February 19

Third Prahar Puja Timing: 12:35 AM to 03:46 AM, February 19

Fourth Prahar Puja Timing: 03:46 AM to 06:56 AM, February 19

The Muhurat and the prahar timings differ in different parts of the country, and the position of the Moon in different locations.

Holi in India is the festival of colors that people across the country celebrate from varying religions. It has its own significance, and as per astrology, it is believed that on this day, planets Sun and Moon lie on either end of each other in the sky. Holi 2022 is on March 18, Friday. So, for this year, with the blooming of spring, the festival is around mid-March, bidding goodbye to the winter season.

Usually, the date of the Holi festival depends on the movement of the planet Moon. Thus, varying year to year. The festival is generally celebrated for 2 days. However, in many parts of India, the festival celebration starts days before the actual date and ends days after the same.

Holi 2022: Celebration Date and Shubh Muhurat
The Festival of Holi in 2022 is on March 18, being the main day of celebrating the festival of colors—Dhulandi. As for the Holi Dahan, it is on March 17 and is known as Choti Holi or Holika Dahan Divas.

As per the legend of the festival of Holi, the Holika Dahan time is considered an inauspicious period when it occurs in the Bhadra Phase. However, if you perform the Holika Dahan on the Full Moon time of the Phalguna month, the time is highly auspicious. Thus, it is advisable to perform the Holika Dahan Pooja only during the Bhadra Poonch.

According to Panchang, the most auspicious Muhurat of Holika Dahan 2022 would be between 09:06 PM to 10:16 PM on March 17. This makes the shubh muhurat for the Holika Dahan of 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Holika Dahan 2022 Shubh Muhurat after Bhadra period shall be from 01:12 AM to 6:28 AM on March 18.

Did you know that astrology plays a vital role in deciding which zodiac signs are friendly? After all, not everyone you meet greets you with kind words and a warm hug, that is, if they greet you at all. Some people are just more eager to make acquaintances and form deeper connections. Friendly zodiac signs are confident, fun-loving people who believe that the more friends they have the merrier.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan (also known as Sawan) every year; that is why it is also known as Rakhi Purnima. It is the day to celebrate the brother-sister love. Sister ties the Rakhi on brother’s wrist wishing him a prosperous life and brother pledges to protect his sister. The day is also known as Rakhri in some regions. It is one of the main festivals of India