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Rahu Ketu Peyarachi is related to Tamil astrology and horoscope and is the transit of Rahu and Ketu – two of the Navgrahas whose planetary movements are important in astrological calculations. Rahu Ketu Peyarachi or transit 2017 date is August 17. As per some panchangs and calendars it is on July 27, 2017. Rahu will move into Kanya rashi or Virgo Zodiac.

Rahu Graha and Ketu Graha when placed in appropriate houses in a person’s horoscope is said to be highly beneficial. Some astrologers are also of the opinion that when they enter the wrong house in a horoscope they can create problems.

Those people who believe in astrology perform special pujas and rituals in Navgraha temples on the day to attain benefits and to stay away from troubles.

Brihaspati Pujan is a special puja and ritual performed by some Hindu communities on Thursdays in the month of Shravan in Maharashtra. In 2017, Shravan month in Marathi calendar begins on July 24 and ends on August 21. Brihaspati Puja 2017 dates in Shravan month are July 27, August 3, August 10, and August 17. Brihaspati, known as Jupiter, is the Guru of the Devas and is also the presiding deity of Thursday. Brihaspati Pooja is performed for wisdom and knowledge.

Some people observe fast on all the Thursday s in a month or year to appease Brihaspati. This is usually based on horoscope – to avoid the bad effects of Brihaspati Graha.

Please note that the Shravan month in North India begins on July 10 and ends on August 7.

You may also like to read Brihaspatiwar Vrat – Thursday Fasting

Sindhara Dooj is observed on the second day of Navratri and also on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Shravan month a day before Hariyali Teej. Sindara Dooj 2017 date is July 25. The day is auspicious in Panchangs and Hindi calendars followed in North India.

The one observed on the second day of the waxing phase of moon in Shravan month is of great importance. The Sindhara Dooj, observed a day before Hariyali Teej, is essentially a women’s festival.

In some Hindu communities, daughter-in-law gives gifts to the mother-in-law. This giving of gifts is mainly performed during the first year of marriage.

Another highlight is the numerous swings that are exclusively for women.

The ritual is observed a day after Hariyali Amavasi

Guests are equal to God in Hinduism. Here is the symbolic meaning of various types of uninvited guests arriving at home in Hindu religion.

Napunsak (Kinnar or Hijra), Transgender – Such individuals bring the luck of Budh Graha. They help in alleviating diseases, bad luck and court cases. This is the reason why a transgender should never be allowed to return empty-handed.

Handicapped beggar – Solution to Rahu related problems in the horoscope of the people in the house. Aged (old) beggars – Solution to problems related to finance, education and children.

Someone comes asking for oil – It means the people in the family will get relief from Shani Grah related problems.

Sanyasi – If Sanyasi or saint comes then it means your luck is going to change.

Unmarried Girl wearing white cloth – This is considered highly auspicious. It means peace will return to home and there will be prosperity.

Newly married woman – If a newly married woman arrives at home then the people in the home will be hono…