This syllabus offers a comprehensive exploration of Nakshatras, their astronomical and astrological significance. Covering fundamentals, historical contributions, planetary influences, and advanced topics like Gochara and the Vimshottari Dasha System, it provides a balanced understanding for students and practitioners, blending traditional wisdom with modern astrological practices and insights.

• Duration: 6 Months
• Place of Study: Through any chapter situated in major cities of India
• Medium of Instruction: Hindi, English
• Classes On Sunday/Saturday (if holiday)
• Examination scheme
• Examination are held twice a year in June and December at the respective centers.

Eligibility for Examination

• Age must be 18 years
• Candidate should be a Life Member of Indian Council of Astrological Sciences.
• Candidate must have passed SSLC examination of equivalent thereto.
• Completion of Jyotisha Praveena.

Fees: ₹ 8,500 + GST

PAPER – I

PART-I

• Topic 1 : Meaning of the words Star, Tara and Nakshatra
• Topic 2 : Stars as gaseous bodies
• Topic 3 : Nakshatras as abode of gods
• Topic 4 : Difference between constellation and signs of zodiac
• Topic 5 : 7 main spectral types of stars: O, B, A, F, G, K, M
• Topic 6 : Yoga Taras and their significance
• Topic 7 : Number of stars in 27 nakshatras and astronomical names of yoga taras in

PART-II

• Topic 1 : Indian contributions to study of nakshatras: Maharshi Lagadha, Varahamihira, Bhaskara -1, Parameshvara
• Topic 2 : Number of fixed stars according to West, Chinese and Modern Astronomy
• Topic 3 : Rationale for choosing 27 nakshatras as fixed stars in Indian astrology
• Topic 4 : Significance of Nakshatras in Muhurta and delineating horoscopes
• Topic 5 : Naming of months (masas) in Hindu samvatsara based on Nakshatras, Moon

PAPER – II

PART-I

• Topic 1 : Classification of Nakshatras: Janma, Sampat, Vipat, Kshema, Pratyak/Pratyari, Sadhaka/Sadhana. Naidhana, Mitra, Atimitra; their meaning, rationale and importance
• Topic 2 : Lagna Nakshatra: Meaning and Significance in Delineation
• Topic 3 : Nakshatras and Knowledge of Directions
• Topic 4 : Nakshatras and Namaksharas (avakahada chakra)
• Topic 5 : Gandanta Nakshatras and Tripadi Nakshatras
• Topic 6 : Deva and Yama Nakshatras

PART-II

• Topic 1 : Planetary lords of Nakshatras
• Topic 2 : Vimshottari Dasha System and Importance of Planetary lords in Vimshottari Dasha
• Topic 3 : Gochara: Transit of Moon over different Nakshatras and results
• Topic 4 : Sri A B Shukla???s concept of Ati Durgam Kaal
• Topic 5 : Navamsha Padas of Nakshatras and their Deities : Calculation and Importance
• Topic 6 : Vedic Deities of Nakshatras: Ashvini to Hasta