Telugu Astrology Guide

Simple explanations of Vedic astrology concepts in Telugu and English. Learn what matters for your family decisions.

నక్షత్రం

Nakshatra (Birth Star)

One of 27 lunar mansions that the Moon passes through in its monthly cycle.

తిథి

Tithi (Lunar Day)

A lunar day based on the 12° angular distance between Sun and Moon.

లగ్నం

Lagna (Ascendant)

The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth.

దశ

Dasha (Planetary Period)

A planetary period system that determines the timing of life events based on your birth chart.

గోచారం

Gocharam (Planetary Transit)

The current movement of planets through the zodiac and their effects on your birth chart.

రాహు కాలం

Rahu Kalam

An inauspicious time period of approximately 90 minutes each day, ruled by the shadow planet Rahu.

అభిజిత్ ముహూర్తం

Abhijit Muhurtham

The most auspicious 48-minute window around solar noon, suitable for any good activity.

పొరుతం

Porutham (Marriage Compatibility)

The Vedic marriage compatibility matching system based on nakshatra and rashi of the boy and girl.

దశకూట

Dashakoota (10-Fold Matching)

The traditional Telugu 10-fold marriage compatibility system — the standard for South Indian families.

కుజ దోషం

Kuja Dosham (Manglik Dosha)

A condition in the birth chart where Mars occupies certain houses, believed to affect marriage.