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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Pooja & rituals
Who Can Perform Shraddh and Tarpan, and What Happens When the Traditional Person Isn't There
The traditional rule favours a son, but daughters, grandsons, widows and priests-by-proxy all have real standing. What each rests on, honestly.
Vidhata Editorial Desk9 Sept 2026 · 11 min - 💎
Remedies & gemstones
Pitru Paksha rituals: how to perform shraddh properly at home
Pitru Paksha (16 days of ancestor remembrance) is the year's most important window for resolving Pitra Dosh. Most modern households skip it. Here is how to do it properly at home.
Vidhata Editorial Desk28 Mar 2026 · 7 min
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