Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, GrahaGuru is completely free for basic features including Kundali (birth chart) generation, daily Rashifal (horoscopes), Kundali matching, Panchang, and Hindu calendar. Premium features like AI astrology chat and detailed reports are available at affordable prices.

Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The verified five-day cycle runs November 7-11: Dhanteras is Nov 7, Diwali is Nov 8, Govardhan Puja is Nov 9, and Bhai Dooj is Nov 11. Exact puja timings depend on location and must be checked in a current regional panchang.

Holi 2026 (Dhulandi) is on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Holika Dahan, the bonfire ritual, will be performed on the evening of March 3, 2026.

Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from October 11 to October 19. An exact 2026 Chaitra Navratri range is not shown because it was not verified from a bounded primary source for this calendar.

GrahaGuru uses Swiss Ephemeris for 99.9% astronomical calculation accuracy - the same system used by NASA and professional astronomers. Our AI predictions are powered by Vedika AI with 82% accuracy match rate compared to professional astrologers, significantly better than generic AI which scores only 51%.

Yes, GrahaGuru supports Hindi and 11+ other Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, and Assamese. You can view your complete Janam Kundali in your preferred language.

Yes, all gemstones sold on GrahaGuru are 100% natural and lab-certified with authenticity guarantee. We provide certification from reputed gemological laboratories. Each gemstone comes with detailed documentation proving its authenticity and quality.

Visit https://grahaguru.in/matching.html and enter birth details (date, time, place) for both partners. GrahaGuru will calculate 36 Guna Milan (Ashtakoota) compatibility based on 8 factors: Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Graha Maitri, Gana, Bhakoot, and Nadi. A score of 18+ out of 36 is considered acceptable for marriage.

Shani Sade Sati is Saturn's 7.5-year transit over your Moon sign (Rashi). It occurs in three phases: Rising (2.5 years before), Peak (2.5 years during), and Setting (2.5 years after). Currently affects Aquarius (peak phase), Capricorn (rising phase), and Pisces (setting phase). Learn more at https://grahaguru.in/sade-sati.html

Gemstone recommendations by Rashi: Aries (Red Coral), Taurus (Diamond), Gemini (Emerald), Cancer (Pearl), Leo (Ruby), Virgo (Emerald), Libra (Diamond), Scorpio (Red Coral), Sagittarius (Yellow Sapphire), Capricorn (Blue Sapphire), Aquarius (Blue Sapphire), Pisces (Yellow Sapphire). Always consult with an astrologer before wearing gemstones as planetary positions in your birth chart matter.

The verified Sharad Navratri observance runs from October 11 to October 19, 2026. Dussehra is October 20, 2026. This calendar does not publish an exact Chaitra Navratri range without a bounded primary source.

Kundali (birth chart) is a detailed map of planetary positions at your exact birth time, showing all 9 planets, 12 houses, and 27 nakshatras. It's your complete astrological blueprint. Horoscope (Rashifal) is a general prediction based only on your Sun sign or Moon sign for a specific time period. Kundali is personalized and precise, while horoscope is generalized.

GrahaGuru's AI chat feature allows you to ask any astrology question in natural language. Simply type your question like "What career suits me?" or "When should I get married?" and our AI will analyze your birth chart and provide personalized answers. The AI is powered by Vedika's advanced AI system.

Panchang is the Hindu calendar system that provides five key elements for any date: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (constellation), Yoga (luni-solar combination), and Karana (half of Tithi). It's used to determine auspicious times (muhurat) for important events like weddings, business openings, and religious ceremonies.

Major Hindu festivals in 2026 include Makar Sankranti (Jan 14), Maha Shivaratri (Feb 15), Holi (Mar 4), Ram Navami (Mar 26), Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28), Janmashtami (Sep 4), Dussehra (Oct 20), Karwa Chauth (Oct 29), and Diwali (Nov 8). Complete verified calendar: https://grahaguru.in/blog/hindu-calendar-2026-festivals