Topic: 05 July 2026

This shift occurs because there are two Jyeshtha months in the Hindu calendar in 2026. An extra leap month, known as Purushottam Maas (Adhik Maas), comes first. Since major festivals are not celebrated during Adhik Maas, Ganga Dussehra shifts to the pure (Shuddh) Jyeshtha month in June.

Mythologically, Lord Shani promised Hanuman that his devotees would be protected from the harsh effects of Saturn. Energetically, Mars (Hanuman) provides the courage and vitality needed to endure the slow, heavy pressure of Saturn.

Mispronouncing Sanskrit mantras can sometimes cause negative effects rather than positive ones. The scriptures advise that if you are not fluent in Sanskrit, it is completely acceptable and safer to read the Hindi (or your native language) translation of the Stotras or prayers. The emotion and devotion matter more than the language.

A weak or afflicted Ketu often manifests as anxiety, phantom fears, skin allergies, sudden injuries, or a feeling of total isolation. If you frequently feel "lost" or have trouble diagnosing health issues, Ketu might be negatively active.