Vidhata · Journal
Vedic astrology, written for thinking seekers
Plain-language essays from three practising astrologers — grounded in Parashari, KP, and Lal Kitab traditions. No marketing fluff, no copy-paste predictions, no fear-mongering. Just clear thinking about how the planets shape life.
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Vrats & fasting
Thursday fast (Guruvar): for wisdom, marriage, and Jupiter's blessing
Thursdays are ruled by Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) — the planet of wisdom, dharma, and benevolence. The Guruvar Vrat is observed especially by women for marriage and family stability.
Pandita Chitralekha15 ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 2026 · 6 min - 🌙
Vrats & fasting
Monday vrat (Somwar): the weekly Shiva fast for marriage and harmony
Mondays are ruled by the Moon, and dedicated to Shiva. The Monday vrat is one of the simplest, most observed weekly fasts in north India. Here is what it asks and gives.
Acharya Vasudev8 ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 2026 · 6 min - 🌙
Vrats & fasting
Saturday fast (Shanivar): pacifying Saturn, who rewards patience
Saturday is Shani's day — and Shani is the most feared planet in Vedic astrology. The Shanivar Vrat is for those undergoing Sade Sati, Shani Mahadasha, or chronic Saturn-related struggle.
Jyotish Shankara21 ਮਾਰਚ 2026 · 7 min - 🌙
Vrats & fasting
Sankashti Chaturthi: when Ganesha removes obstacles every month
Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi (4th day of waning moon) every month. It is Ganesha's monthly "obstacle-clearing" day. Here is the practice.
Pandita Chitralekha8 ਫ਼ਰ 2026 · 6 min - 🌙
Vrats & fasting
Pradosh Vrat: the 13th-day Shiva fast that most people miss
Falling on Trayodashi (13th tithi) twice a month, Pradosh Vrat is observed at twilight (pradosh kaal) for Shiva. Smaller than Shivratri, but compounding — and that is its power.
Pandita Chitralekha29 ਜਨ 2026 · 6 min - 🌙
Vrats & fasting
ਇਕਾਦਸ਼ੀ ਵਰਤ: ਕਿਉਂ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਮਾ ਦਾ ੧੧ਵਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ਕਤੀਸ਼ਾਲੀ ਵੈਦਿਕ ਵਰਤ ਹੈ
ਮਹੀਨੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੋ ਵਾਰ, ਵੈਸ਼ਣਵ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਧਕ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਕਾਦਸ਼ੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਵਰਤ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹਨ। ਅਸੀਂ ਸਮਝਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਦਿਨ ਖਗੋਲੀ ਤੌਰ ਉੱਤੇ ਖਾਸ ਕਿਉਂ ਹੈ, ਕੀ ਖਾਣਾ ਹੈ (ਅਤੇ ਕੀ ਨਹੀਂ), ਅਤੇ ਕਲਾਸੀਕਲ ਲਾਭ ਕੀ ਹਨ।
Acharya Vasudev22 ਜਨ 2026 · 7 min
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