Vidhata · Journal
Vedic astrology, written for thinking seekers
Plain-language essays from the Vidhata Editorial Desk - 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.
Vidhata Editorial Desk2 Jan 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.
Vidhata Editorial Desk11 Nov 2025 · 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.
Vidhata Editorial Desk28 Aug 2025 · 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.
Vidhata Editorial Desk21 Mar 2025 · 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.
Vidhata Editorial Desk29 Jan 2025 · 6 min - 🌙
Vrats & fasting
Ekadashi fasting: why the 11th lunar day is the most powerful Vedic fast
Twice a month, Vaishnavas and seekers worldwide fast on Ekadashi. We explain what makes this day astronomically special, what to eat (and avoid), and the classical benefits.
Vidhata Editorial Desk15 Jan 2025 · 7 min
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Most online astrology content is either marketing for a paid service or a generic copy-paste from a single source. We wanted something different: practising astrologers writing for thinking readers, in plain English (and progressively in 9 Indian languages), with classical references where it matters.
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