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Mangal Dosha, also known as Kuja Dosha, occurs when Mars is placed in specific houses of a person's birth chart and is widely associated with challenges in marriage and relationships. Despite being deeply feared, it is far more common than most realise and far more manageable. This guide explains exactly which houses are affected, how compatibility is assessed, and the conditions under which Mangal Dosha is naturally cancelled. Most importantly, it details how a correctly performed Mangal Puja, with the right mantras, offerings, and ritual sequence can pacify Mars's intensity and bring harmony to love and married life. Book My Pooja connects you with verified pandits for an authentic Kuja Dosha Puja, at home or online, anywhere in India.

Sankashti Chaturthi is a sacred monthly fast observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The word Sankashti means "deliverance from great troubles," and devotees fast until moonrise to seek blessings for career, marriage, children, and family well-being. When this day falls on a Tuesday, it becomes the extraordinarily powerful Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi. This guide covers the complete puja vidhi, the significance of each offering, and who should observe this vrat. Book My Pooja connects you with certified pandits for an authentic Sankashti Chaturthi puja, at home or online, anywhere in India.

Vaishakha Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, a rare convergence of Buddha Purnima, Kurma Jayanti, and the most auspicious Purnima of the year for Satyanarayan Puja. This guide covers what makes this full moon different from all others, the significance of the Kurma Avatar, the Hindu dimension of Buddha Purnima, the complete Satyanarayan Puja sequence for the day, morning rituals from Brahma Muhurta through Surya Arghya, and the evening moon offering. Ends with a direct booking for Satyanarayan Katha and Vishnu Sahasranama paath on this date.

Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 falls on May 16 for North Indian states and June 9 for Maharashtra and Gujarat. This article covers the full story of Savitri and Satyavan including the correct date for your region, what the banyan tree symbolises and what to do if you cannot find one, the complete morning-to-evening puja sequence, fasting types, and one widely held belief about this vrat that the tradition actually frames differently. Practical, devotional, and written for both first-time observers and women who have kept this fast for years.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is on April 19 and the puja muhurat runs from 10:49 AM to 12:21 PM. This guide covers everything families need to perform the complete Lakshmi-Vishnu puja at home: the full samagri list, how to set up the altar, the Sankalp, the correct offering sequence for Vishnu, Lakshmi and Kubera, the bhog specific to this Tithi, and why Annadanam carries more scriptural merit than any gold purchase. Ends with a direct booking prompt for families who want an experienced pandit for the full vidhi.

Mohini Ekadashi 2026 is on April 27, one of the most spiritually significant Ekadashis of the year, dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Mohini Avatar and specifically designed to dissolve Maya, attachment, and karmic fog. This guide covers the exact Parana timing on April 28, all four fasting types, the complete puja sequence from morning to night vigil, the Vrat Katha, and the one Parana rule most families miss.

Most families have attended a Satyanarayan Katha but very few know it completely. This guide covers everything: the origin story from the Skanda Purana, the full samagri list including the one ingredient people always miss, the step-by-step sequence from Ganesh Puja to the final Aarti, why the Sankalp is the most important step, and the one Prasad rule almost every urban family quietly breaks. Practical, authentic, and written for families who want to do this right.

Chaitra Purnima 2026 is on April 2. This guide walks through everything: preparation the night before, the pre-dawn bath, the morning fast, Satyanarayan Katha in the late afternoon, and the Arghya to the moon at night. Practical, step-by-step, and written for families observing it at home.