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Kundali explained, and rishta advice that is actually useful
Everything here is written by Pandit Sahil Sharma from what families in the Kangra valley actually ask him — no astrology jargon, no filler.
- Himachal Weddings8 min
Himachali Pahari Wedding Rituals, Step by Step
A pahari wedding follows the same Vedic spine as any Hindu wedding, but the details around it — the dham, the ghadoli, the timing — are distinctly Himachali.
- Marriage Tips7 min
Matrimonial Website or Local Matchmaker: Which Actually Works?
Portals solved reach. They never solved trust. Here is a straight comparison, including where a portal is genuinely the better choice.
- Kundali & Astrology7 min
Nadi Dosh and Bhakoot Dosh: Why Pandits Take These Two Seriously
Between them, Nadi and Bhakoot account for 15 of the 36 gunas. Fail both and no match can cross the threshold — which is why their exceptions matter so much.
- Marriage Tips8 min
How to Verify a Rishta Before Saying Yes
Almost every regret I hear from families traces back to something that could have been checked in an afternoon. Here is the checklist.
- Kundali & Astrology7 min
Manglik Dosh: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How It Is Cancelled
Being told a daughter is Manglik causes more panic than almost any other line in a kundali. Most of that panic is unnecessary.
- Marriage Tips8 min
21 Questions to Ask in the First Rishta Meeting
The first meeting usually runs on tea and small talk, and both families go home knowing very little. These are the questions that actually move things forward.
- Kundali & Astrology6 min
How Many Gunas Are Required for Marriage? An Honest Answer
Everyone repeats the figure of 18. Very few explain what happens at 17, or why a 30 with a Nadi dosh can be weaker than a 22 without one.
- Kundali & Astrology9 min
Ashtakoot Guna Milan: What the 36 Gunas Actually Mean
Eight kootas, 36 points, and one number that families treat as a verdict. Here is what each koota is actually measuring — and why the total alone never tells the whole story.
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