Our standards

Editorial policy

Last reviewed August 2026 · naamjaap.life

Devotional subjects deserve care and honesty. People come to the Naam Jaap Blog and Panchang with real, practical questions about their practice, and they deserve answers they can trust. This page sets out the standards we hold ourselves to when we research, write, review and correct everything we publish. It is a promise to you, and a description of how we actually work.

Who we are

Naam Jaap is an independent project, not a large company. Our guides are written and reviewed by the Naam Jaap editorial team — people who keep these practices in their own daily lives and who care about getting the details right. You can read more about us on our About page. We are always reachable at thelotuspeacock@gmail.com.

How we research

Before we publish a guide, we ground it in established, verifiable sources rather than repeating what happens to be popular online:

• Scripture and tradition. For mantras, vrats and observances, we refer to recognised scriptural and traditional sources, and we note where practice is drawn from a specific text or sampradaya.
• Astronomical references for the Panchang. Our almanac is computed from first principles using peer-reviewed astronomy — you can read the full method, ayanamsa and source list here. We do not copy timings from other calendars.
• Regional variation, stated plainly. Many observances differ by region and community. Where they do, we say so rather than presenting one custom as the single correct one.

How we review and update

Every article is read for accuracy and clarity before it goes live. Because festival dates, muhurats and seasonal observances change from year to year, we revisit time-sensitive guides — especially around upcoming festivals and vrats — and update them so the information is right when you actually need it. When an editor re-checks a time-sensitive article for accuracy, we show a “Reviewed” date on the page so you can see how current it is.

Accuracy and corrections

We would always rather be careful than fast, but we are human and the subjects are intricate. If we get something wrong, we want to fix it. If you spot an error — a date, a timing, a scriptural detail or a factual claim — please write to thelotuspeacock@gmail.com or use our Contact page. We check every report against our references and correct genuine errors promptly. A single careful reader has more than once made a guide better for everyone.

Balanced, honest guidance

We do not publish fear-based claims or exaggerated promises. Muhurat and Panchang timings are offered as calculated aids for planning, not as guarantees; for weddings, major ceremonies and important decisions we encourage readers to also consult a qualified local priest or astrologer who knows their family's tradition. Where a subject is genuinely contested, we say “traditions differ” rather than invent a false certainty.

On the use of AI

Our content is directed, edited and reviewed by people. We may use software tools, including AI, to assist with drafting, research or editing, but we do not publish unreviewed machine-generated text, and a human is responsible for the accuracy of everything we put our name to.

Independence and advertising

Our editorial judgement is our own. To help cover hosting and development we may show unobtrusive advertising on parts of the site, but advertisers have no influence over what we write or how we cover a subject, and we keep advertising light so it never gets in the way of the practice. We do not sell your personal data, and we do not gate the core devotional tools behind a paywall. Where a link is promotional or affiliate in nature, we disclose it. You can read how we handle data in our Privacy Policy.

Your feedback shapes what we make

Much of what we publish begins as a question from someone in our community. If there is a guide you wish existed, or a practice you would like explained clearly and honestly, tell us — we read every message ourselves.