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Mahabalamurthy Kodlekere, jyotishi of Karnataka
Four decades of traditional wisdom and guidance.
Astrology, Prashna Marga, numerology and traditional pujas for clients in India and abroad — offered with care, clarity and respect for the tradition.
TodayThe sky over Bengaluru
- Moon
- Nakshatra
- Sun
The day, as tradition reckons it.
, . Reckoned at sunrise in Bengaluru.
- Tithi
- Nakshatra
- Yoga
- Karana
- Sunrise – Sunset
- Rahu Kalam
Calculated astronomically with the Lahiri ayanamsa. For muhurta and important dates, please consult personally.
Twelve rashis, one circle.
Turn the wheel to choose a rashi. Each shows its lord, element and nakshatras, and the grahas moving through it today.
Bring the question that matters to you.
A life given to Jyotisha, letters and culture.
For about forty years, Mahabalamurthy Kodlekere has offered astrological guidance rooted in classical Indian tradition. Alongside his practice he is a writer and a contributor to the cultural life of Karnataka.
- Roots
Karnataka
A practice shaped by the classical Jyotisha traditions of South India.
- Four decades
A practice built on trust
Horoscope readings, Prashna Marga, numerology and muhurta, offered in the classical way.
- Letters
Writer & cultural contributor
Books, stories and cultural work in Kannada alongside his practice.
- Today
India and abroad
Consultations in person and remotely, with timings arranged across time zones.
Simple, personal, unhurried.
- Message on WhatsAppTell us what you would like guidance on. No forms, no sign-up.
- Share details privatelyBirth date, time and place are asked for in chat only when needed — never on this website.
- Your consultationIn person, by phone or by video, at a time agreed across time zones.
- Guidance & follow-upClear counsel, and traditional remedies or pujas only where they are truly suggested.
Clients in India, the UAE, Europe and the USA
In person in Karnataka, or by phone and video wherever you are.
Guidance, in the classical way.
Astrology
Horoscope consultation based on your birth chart, for life’s considered decisions.
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Prashna Marga
Horary guidance drawn from the moment a sincere question is asked.
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Numerology
Insight into names, dates and numbers and the patterns they carry.
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Pujas & Rituals
Traditional rituals and homas, performed with care according to custom.
Learn moreSacred items, described honestly.
Materials and disclosures are listed for every item. Price and availability are confirmed personally on WhatsApp — there is no cart or online payment.
A little of the tradition.
Rashi and Lagna — what is the difference?
Your rashi (moon sign) is the sign the Moon occupied at your birth; it changes roughly every two and a quarter days. Your lagna (ascendant) is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, and it changes about every two hours.
This is why an exact birth time matters: two people born on the same day can share a rashi but have different lagnas, and so a different arrangement of the twelve houses.
What is Prashna Marga?
Prashna — literally “question” — is horary astrology: the chart is cast for the moment a sincere question is asked, not the moment of birth. The classical text Prashna Marga, composed in Kerala in the 17th century, remains the foundational work of the tradition in South India.
It is especially helpful when birth details are unknown, or when a specific matter needs attention.
Reading a Panchang
The Panchang — “five limbs” — describes each day by five elements: vara (weekday), tithi (lunar day, every 12° the Moon gains on the Sun), nakshatra (the Moon’s lunar mansion), yoga (the combined motion of Sun and Moon) and karana (half a tithi).
Together they are used to choose auspicious times for ceremonies, journeys and new beginnings. The Panchang above is computed for sunrise in Bengaluru.
Before you reach out.
Can I consult from outside India?
Yes. Clients in the UAE, the USA, Europe and elsewhere consult by phone or video. A suitable time is agreed across time zones on WhatsApp.
Is astrology a guarantee of what will happen?
No. Jyotisha is offered as considered guidance, not as certainty. You will receive an honest reading — never fear-based advice.
What details will I need to share?
For a horoscope reading: date, time and place of birth. These are shared privately in chat. This website does not collect any personal or birth details.
Which languages are consultations in?
Kannada and English. Mention your preferred language when you write.
How are fees and timings arranged?
Fees, duration and availability are shared personally on WhatsApp before anything is booked. Replies are personal, so please allow some time.
Will I be asked to buy remedies?
Never as a condition. Gemstones, pujas or other remedies are suggested only where the tradition genuinely calls for them, and the choice is always yours.
Consultation, puja or item enquiry?
Send a short message on WhatsApp. Availability, fees and next steps are confirmed personally — replies are manual, so please allow some time.