INTRODUCTION
This
web site comes to you from the South Indian state of Kerala. Due to its
beautiful landscape, greenery, backwaters and long sandy beeches and the
friendliness of its people, Kerala has fast become a prominent tourist
attraction. Moreover, Kerala has historically played a unique and distinctive
part in the significant evolvement of astrology. The origins of astrology can be
traced back to the prehistoric era of the great Gurus of around 6000 years ago.
The land and its various temples are mentioned in ancient Vedic astrological
literature still preserved in Kerala.
In
addition to the above, here are some unique facts regarding astrology that
reigns true about India’s first 100% literacy state, Kerala:
·
8 out
of 10 people in Kerala are aware of and believe in astrology. Knowledge and
authenticity of astrologers in this region of the world is second to none.
·
All
leading newspapers and calendars come with each day’s astrological events such
as the Star for the day, timings of phases, astrologically important auspicious
and inauspicious periods of the day like Rahukula and Muhoortham.
·
Kerala
has the highest proportion of astrologers to population, as well as having the
largest number of scientific researchers in the field. Students of astrology
come from all walks of life, religious backgrounds and social environments.
·
Many
classic literatures of astrology such as Prasnamarga (considered the Bible of
Prasna astrology); Devakeralam and Dasadhayi were created or influenced by sages
and gurus from Kerala.
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