Topic: 10 July 2026

The most powerful remedies for an afflicted Ketu include: 1) Worshipping Lord Ganesha to remove confusion. 2) Feeding stray dogs or donating to animal shelters. 3) Applying a saffron tilak on the forehead. 4) Donating black and white blankets to the homeless.

Pregnant women are highly advised to stay indoors and avoid the eclipse rays to protect the unborn child from distorted cosmic energy. They must strictly avoid using sharp objects like knives, scissors, or needles during the eclipse period.

It is believed that Lord Vishnu and other deities reside in the Peepal tree. Worshipping the tree on this specific day invokes the blessings of "Dasha Mata", who helps improve the financial and familial condition (Dasha) of the household and removes poverty.

In 2026, Chhinnamasta Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, April 30. It falls every year on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakha month.