Glossary

Glossary of terms used on this site Jyotish Biz

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Term	Definition
Chaitra	Chaitra is the first month of the Jyotish Calender used in India. The term Chaitra has been derived from the Chitra Nakshatra as the full moon in Chaitra takes place in Chitra Nakshatra. This Month usually begins in March and ends in April.
Combust	When a planet comes near to the Sun in degrees it is considered as a combust planet. Such a planet is weak in strength. It is called an Asta Graha in sanskrit. A combust planet when goes away from the Sun and comes out of combustion it is considered as an Udaya Graha.
Combustion	When a planet comes nearer to the Sun in degrees it is considered as a combust planet. Such a planet is weak in strength. It is called an Asta Graha in sanskrit. This process is called a 'Combustion' in Jyotish. A combust planet when goes away from the Sun and comes out of combustion it is considered as an Udaya Graha.
Coral	The gemstone Coral is called Moonga in Hindi and Pravaal in Sanskrit. Coral is a gemstone of organic variety and is mined from the undersea coral reefs. Corals are used as remedial gemstones for different planets depending on their colours but the most popular use is of the Red and Sindoori varieties as the remedial stones for Mars.