ASTROLOGERS OF ORISSA

January 30, 2008

The Bharatiya Jyotirbigyan has its root as far back as 5000 B.C. It is originated from the time of Vedas. This is the eye of the Vedas according to Pannier . Orissa in the field of astrology is not far behind. At times, Orissa's Tantra and astrology was much superior than its contemporary states. Astrology and astronomy in Oriya and Sanskrit language give us the proof about their existence through the availability of the abundant literature.

In our state museum there are some palm leaf manuscripts are preserved for the enthusiasts in this field. Many people from different places have also kept some old and genuine manuscripts. Some of them are in Devanagari script and some are in Udra language which is still in a latent state. Before these manuscripts get decayed, if they would have translated into English and Oriya, a lot of valuable knowledge will be passed on to the present generation.

Till yet, to our knowledge, probably the first gleaming trail-blazer astrologer cum astronomer was Satananda Acharya. He took birth in 1068 A.D. at Puri. He had written three books on astronomy and astrology named Bhaswati Karana, Satananda Ratnamala and Satananda Sangraha. Bhaswati Karana is based on astronomy and was written in Sanskrit, written in 1099 A.D. He has followed the principles of the great astronomical treaty, named `Surya Sidhanta' written by sage Maya. The book Bhaswati has many astronomical hints and guidelines including the movements of the planets, their positions, the constellations, solar and lunar eclipse, the art of the preparation of Panchangas, Ephemeris, planetary conjunctions, rising and setting of planets, etc. Sri Aniruddha has written a commentary on this book and Sri Trilochan Mohanty has translated it into Oriya.

Another Polestar in this field was great king of Paralakhemundi, Sri Jagannath Narayan Deb. He has written the book ` Ayrudaya Koumudi' in Sanskrit in 1650 A.D.

There were some other famous astrologers in their respective times. Tripurari Dash was such an astrologer. People came to know about his competency in this field through his book `Keraliya Dash', which is a translation of a book from Kerala. Sri Raghunath Dash's `Utpata Tarangini', Sri Maguni Pathi's `Graha Chakra Tikka', Mahamahopadhaya Chakadi Nanda's `Ratna Koumudi' and `Balabodha' are other famous astrologers and their works.

The most talented and versatile among them was Samanta Chandrasekhara. He was born on 13/12/1835 at Khandapada. His full name was Mahamahopadhaya Chandrasekhar Singh Harichandan Mohapatra Samant, but he was better known as Pathani Samanta. His master piece of work was `Sidhanta Darpana', published in 1899 A.D. There are twenty-four manifestations and two thousand five hundred Sanskrit verses in it. He was the first astronomer in the world to find the eviction of Moon.

There were some major mistakes in local panchangas at his time. He spent sleepless nights after nights to research inside his hut by making a hole in it. He has never used modern telescope, clock, observatory, etc. rather he took the help of the Sun-dial , measuring-rod & bamboo sticks for his research. To test his depth of knowledge the then commissioner of Cuttack Mr. Cook called for Samant Chandrasekhar to measure the height of the Saptasajya mountain through two bamboo sticks .His calculations came cent percent correct for which the British Govt. adorned him the title Mahamahopadhaya in 1894. The British astronomer Mr. E.E.Maunder wrote in his book `Astronomy without telescopes', that, "There is still living in Orissa, the Hindu astronomer Chandrasekhara who with his home-made instruments & without any optical assistance, has determined the elements of the chief members of the solar systems with a most astonishing accuracy .He also had a very good knowledge on predictive astrology . He took final emancipation on 10.6.1904 after reaching Puri before the 13th day of his death after calculating his demise.

Pandit Baikoli Mohapatra Jyotisha Visarada (1908-1977) was also astrologer of par-excellence. His prediction on the Bihar earthquake of 1934 was published in Oriya daily `Asha' and in `New Orissa' in 1933. He has written minimum sixteen books on astrology in Oriya. His name `Baikoli' means a wild poisonous fruit. His previous siblings were having very short life expectancy. So in a expectation his parents gave this name. As the name suggests, any body takes this fruit become & mad, the lord of death may have a second thought before taking him.

Besides his previous prediction, he has some outstanding prediction to his credit. Some of them were on, world war, splitting of congress Party, formation of separate province of Orissa, election of Sri. V. V. Giri as President, etc. The Magharaja of Khallikote awarded him the title Jyotisha Visharada.The Ayodhya Samskrit Samiti awarded him the title Jyotisha Bhaskara.the Orissa Sahitya Academi honoured him the title Upayana.Samanta Chandrasekhara Smruti parishad honoured him with the title Jyotirvidya Vachaspati. His book `Jyotishara Ratnavalli' of three volumes is famous in the householders of Orissa.

Sri Bira Hanumana Sastri (1911- 1994) is well known in Orissa. He received the title `Jyotishacharya' from Sanskrit university Puri after studying astrology between 1927 to 1934. He was the gold medallist in Astrology from Muzafar college, Bihar in 1934. He was a lecturer in astrology for twenty years in Sanskrit university, Puri from 1949. He was very proficient in mathematical astrology. He has translated `Sidhanta Darpana' of Samanta Chandrasekhar to Oriya. Sri Dibakar Parida(1911-1941) , was not behind in this field though his main ambition was the freedom of India. His book Jataka Alankara is very famous in Orissa .The king and ex.- minister of Orissa Sri Laxinarayan Bhanja Deo(1912-1986) from Keonjhar was vice chairman of Indian Astrological Council & was a good foreteller. Sri Padmalochan Mishra(1929-1986) has written three Astrological which were very simple to follow. He was export in remedial astrology by using Tantra, Mantra & Jantra. He was honored with `Jyotirbidya' Vachaspati`from Samanta Chandrasekhar Smruti Parisheda & with `AryaPadma' from Vishal Hirakhanda Sahitya Vihar.

Devotional poets also had their curosity in astrology. Sarala Dash, Achyutananda Dash, Jagannath Das, Kabi samrat Upendra Bhanja were some such aficionados. Sri Achyutananda Dash's `Shunya Samhita' pothi (MANUSCRIPT).

January 30, 2008

Dear Lalit,

It might be a good idea to give reference of the place from where this

reference is taken. Orissa does have a long tradition of astrology.

There is something called Tamra Pothi that is said to be by

Achyutananda Das, that is well respected.

Chandrashekhar.

litsol wrote:

The Bharatiya Jyotirbigyan has its root as

far back as 5000 B.C. It is originated from the time of Vedas. This is

the eye of the Vedas according to Pannier . Orissa in the field of

astrology is not far behind. At times, Orissa's Tantra and astrology

was much superior than its contemporary states. Astrology and astronomy

in Oriya and Sanskrit language give us the proof about their existence

through the availability of the abundant literature.

In our state

museum there are some palm leaf manuscripts are preserved for the

enthusiasts in this field. Many people from different places have also

kept some old and genuine manuscripts. Some of them are in Devanagari

script and some are in Udra language which is still in a latent state.

Before these manuscripts get decayed, if they would have translated

into English and Oriya, a lot of valuable knowledge will be passed on

to the present generation.

Till yet, to our

knowledge, probably the first gleaming trail-blazer astrologer cum

astronomer was Satananda Acharya. He took birth in 1068 A.D. at Puri.

He had written three books on astronomy and astrology named Bhaswati

Karana, Satananda Ratnamala and Satananda Sangraha.

Bhaswati Karana is based on astronomy and was written in Sanskrit,

written in 1099 A.D. He has followed the principles of the great

astronomical treaty, named `Surya Sidhanta' written by sage Maya. The

book Bhaswati has many astronomical hints and guidelines including the

movements of the planets, their positions, the constellations, solar

and lunar eclipse, the art of the preparation of Panchangas, Ephemeris,

planetary conjunctions, rising and setting of planets, etc. Sri

Aniruddha has written a commentary on this book and Sri Trilochan

Mohanty has translated it into Oriya.

Another Polestar

in this field was great king of Paralakhemundi, Sri Jagannath Narayan

Deb. He has written the book ` Ayrudaya Koumudi' in Sanskrit in 1650

A.D.

There were some

other famous astrologers in their respective times. Tripurari Dash was

such an astrologer. People came to know about his competency in this

field through his book `Keraliya Dash', which is a translation of a

book from Kerala. Sri Raghunath Dash's `Utpata Tarangini', Sri Maguni

Pathi's `Graha Chakra Tikka', Mahamahopadhaya Chakadi Nanda's `Ratna

Koumudi' and `Balabodha' are other famous astrologers and their works.

The most talented

and versatile among them was Samanta Chandrasekhara. He was born on

13/12/1835 at Khandapada. His full name was Mahamahopadhaya

Chandrasekhar Singh Harichandan Mohapatra Samant, but he was better

known as Pathani Samanta. His master piece of work was `Sidhanta

Darpana', published in 1899 A.D. There are twenty-four manifestations

and two thousand five hundred Sanskrit verses in it. He was the first

astronomer in the world to find the eviction of Moon.

There were some

major mistakes in local panchangas at his time. He spent sleepless

nights after nights to research inside his hut by making a hole in it.

He has never used modern telescope, clock, observatory, etc. rather he

took the help of the Sun-dial , measuring-rod & bamboo sticks for

his research. To test his depth of knowledge the then commissioner of

Cuttack Mr. Cook called for Samant Chandrasekhar to measure the height

of the Saptasajya mountain through two bamboo sticks .His calculations

came cent percent correct for which the British Govt. adorned him the

title Mahamahopadhaya in 1894. The British astronomer Mr. E.E.Maunder

wrote in his book `Astronomy without telescopes', that,

"There is still living in Orissa, the Hindu astronomer Chandrasekhara

who with his home-made instruments & without any optical

assistance, has determined the elements of the chief members of the

solar systems with a most astonishing accuracy .He also had a very good

knowledge on predictive astrology . He took final emancipation on

10.6.1904 after reaching Puri before the 13th day of his

death after calculating his demise.

Pandit Baikoli

Mohapatra Jyotisha Visarada (1908-1977) was also astrologer of

par-excellence. His prediction on the Bihar earthquake of 1934 was

published in Oriya daily `Asha' and in `New Orissa' in 1933. He has

written minimum sixteen books on astrology in Oriya. His name `Baikoli'

means a wild poisonous fruit. His previous siblings were having very

short life expectancy. So in a expectation his parents gave this name.

As the name suggests, any body takes this fruit become & mad, the

lord of death may have a second thought before taking him.

Besides his

previous prediction, he has some outstanding prediction to his credit.

Some of them were on, world war, splitting of congress Party, formation

of separate province of Orissa, election of Sri. V. V. Giri as

President, etc. The Magharaja of Khallikote awarded

him the title Jyotisha Visharada.The Ayodhya Samskrit Samiti awarded

him the title Jyotisha Bhaskara.the Orissa Sahitya Academi honoured him

the title Upayana.Samanta Chandrasekhara Smruti parishad honoured him

with the title Jyotirvidya Vachaspati. His book `Jyotishara Ratnavalli'

of three volumes is famous in the householders of Orissa.

Sri Bira Hanumana

Sastri (1911- 1994) is well known in Orissa. He received the title

`Jyotishacharya' from Sanskrit university Puri after studying astrology

between 1927 to 1934. He was the gold medallist in Astrology from

Muzafar college, Bihar in 1934. He was a lecturer in astrology for

twenty years in Sanskrit university, Puri from 1949. He was very

proficient in mathematical astrology. He has translated `Sidhanta

Darpana' of Samanta Chandrasekhar to Oriya. Sri Dibakar Parida(1911-1941)

, was not behind in this field though his main ambition was the freedom

of India. His book Jataka Alankara is very famous in Orissa .The king

and ex.- minister of Orissa Sri Laxinarayan Bhanja

Deo(1912-1986) from Keonjhar was vice chairman of Indian Astrological

Council & was a good foreteller. Sri Padmalochan Mishra(1929-1986)

has written three Astrological which were very simple to follow. He was

export in remedial astrology by using Tantra, Mantra & Jantra. He

was honored with `Jyotirbidya' Vachaspati`from Samanta

Chandrasekhar Smruti Parisheda & with `AryaPadma' from

Vishal Hirakhanda Sahitya Vihar.

Devotional poets

also had their curosity in astrology. Sarala Dash, Achyutananda Dash,

Jagannath Das, Kabi samrat Upendra Bhanja were some such aficionados.

Sri Achyutananda Dash's `Shunya Samhita' pothi (MANUSCRIPT).

January 30, 2008

Dear Chandrasekhar Sa'ab,

There are two places where we can expect to find them. I say expect. They are the state museum and state library, both in Buhubaneswar. As far as I know, the latter doesn't have the Tamra Pothi. Of the museum I can't say. As for the manuscripts in the possession of people here and there in Orissa, the scenario is rather hopeless. People these days are loath to share such olden lights with others, going by the experience of an internationally active Ayurveda savant, Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, who is Delhi-based. He tells of his experience with collecting Pothis on Ayurveda (yes in Sanskrit). As for Udra language, that shouldn't occasion much difficulty. But where are all those Pothis! Nevertheless, we will see what we can do there. That requires a bit of patient prospecting and chase. Dynamo Lait will provide the power!

RK

On 30/01/2008, Chandrashekhar <sharma.chandrashekhar wrote:

Dear Lalit,It might be a good idea to give reference of the place from where this reference is taken. Orissa does have a long tradition of astrology. There is something called Tamra Pothi that is said to be by Achyutananda Das, that is well respected.

Chandrashekhar.litsol wrote:

The Bharatiya Jyotirbigyan has its root as far back as 5000 B.C. It is originated from the time of Vedas. This is the eye of the Vedas according to Pannier . Orissa in the field of astrology is not far behind. At times, Orissa's Tantra and astrology was much superior than its contemporary states. Astrology and astronomy in Oriya and Sanskrit language give us the proof about their existence through the availability of the abundant literature.

In our state museum there are some palm leaf manuscripts are preserved for the enthusiasts in this field. Many people from different places have also kept some old and genuine manuscripts. Some of them are in Devanagari script and some are in Udra language which is still in a latent state. Before these manuscripts get decayed, if they would have translated into English and Oriya, a lot of valuable knowledge will be passed on to the present generation.

Till yet, to our knowledge, probably the first gleaming trail-blazer astrologer cum astronomer was Satananda Acharya. He took birth in 1068 A.D. at Puri. He had written three books on astronomy and astrology named Bhaswati Karana, Satananda Ratnamala and Satananda Sangraha. Bhaswati Karana is based on astronomy and was written in Sanskrit, written in 1099 A.D. He has followed the principles of the great astronomical treaty, named `Surya Sidhanta' written by sage Maya. The book Bhaswati has many astronomical hints and guidelines including the movements of the planets, their positions, the constellations, solar and lunar eclipse, the art of the preparation of Panchangas, Ephemeris, planetary conjunctions, rising and setting of planets, etc. Sri Aniruddha has written a commentary on this book and Sri Trilochan Mohanty has translated it into Oriya.

Another Polestar in this field was great king of Paralakhemundi, Sri Jagannath Narayan Deb. He has written the book ` Ayrudaya Koumudi' in Sanskrit in 1650 A.D.

There were some other famous astrologers in their respective times. Tripurari Dash was such an astrologer. People came to know about his competency in this field through his book `Keraliya Dash', which is a translation of a book from Kerala. Sri Raghunath Dash's `Utpata Tarangini', Sri Maguni Pathi's `Graha Chakra Tikka', Mahamahopadhaya Chakadi Nanda's `Ratna Koumudi' and `Balabodha' are other famous astrologers and their works.

The most talented and versatile among them was Samanta Chandrasekhara. He was born on 13/12/1835 at Khandapada. His full name was Mahamahopadhaya Chandrasekhar Singh Harichandan Mohapatra Samant, but he was better known as Pathani Samanta. His master piece of work was `Sidhanta Darpana', published in 1899 A.D. There are twenty-four manifestations and two thousand five hundred Sanskrit verses in it. He was the first astronomer in the world to find the eviction of Moon.

There were some major mistakes in local panchangas at his time. He spent sleepless nights after nights to research inside his hut by making a hole in it. He has never used modern telescope, clock, observatory, etc. rather he took the help of the Sun-dial , measuring-rod & bamboo sticks for his research. To test his depth of knowledge the then commissioner of Cuttack Mr. Cook called for Samant Chandrasekhar to measure the height of the Saptasajya mountain through two bamboo sticks .His calculations came cent percent correct for which the British Govt. adorned him the title Mahamahopadhaya in 1894. The British astronomer Mr. E.E.Maunder wrote in his book `Astronomy without telescopes', that, " There is still living in Orissa, the Hindu astronomer Chandrasekhara who with his home-made instruments & without any optical assistance, has determined the elements of the chief members of the solar systems with a most astonishing accuracy .He also had a very good knowledge on predictive astrology . He took final emancipation on 10.6.1904 after reaching Puri before the 13th day of his death after calculating his demise.

Pandit Baikoli Mohapatra Jyotisha Visarada (1908-1977) was also astrologer of par-excellence. His prediction on the Bihar earthquake of 1934 was published in Oriya daily `Asha' and in `New Orissa' in 1933. He has written minimum sixteen books on astrology in Oriya. His name `Baikoli' means a wild poisonous fruit. His previous siblings were having very short life expectancy. So in a expectation his parents gave this name. As the name suggests, any body takes this fruit become & mad, the lord of death may have a second thought before taking him.

Besides his previous prediction, he has some outstanding prediction to his credit. Some of them were on, world war, splitting of congress Party, formation of separate province of Orissa, election of Sri. V. V. Giri as President, etc. The Magharaja of Khallikote awarded him the title Jyotisha Visharada.The Ayodhya Samskrit Samiti awarded him the title Jyotisha Bhaskara.the Orissa Sahitya Academi honoured him the title Upayana.Samanta Chandrasekhara Smruti parishad honoured him with the title Jyotirvidya Vachaspati. His book `Jyotishara Ratnavalli' of three volumes is famous in the householders of Orissa.

Sri Bira Hanumana Sastri (1911- 1994) is well known in Orissa. He received the title `Jyotishacharya' from Sanskrit university Puri after studying astrology between 1927 to 1934. He was the gold medallist in Astrology from Muzafar college, Bihar in 1934. He was a lecturer in astrology for twenty years in Sanskrit university, Puri from 1949. He was very proficient in mathematical astrology. He has translated `Sidhanta Darpana' of Samanta Chandrasekhar to Oriya. Sri Dibakar Parida(1911-1941) , was not behind in this field though his main ambition was the freedom of India. His book Jataka Alankara is very famous in Orissa .The king and ex.- minister of Orissa Sri Laxinarayan Bhanja Deo(1912-1986) from Keonjhar was vice chairman of Indian Astrological Council & was a good foreteller. Sri Padmalochan Mishra(1929-1986) has written three Astrological which were very simple to follow. He was export in remedial astrology by using Tantra, Mantra & Jantra. He was honored with `Jyotirbidya' Vachaspati`from Samanta Chandrasekhar Smruti Parisheda & with `AryaPadma' from Vishal Hirakhanda Sahitya Vihar.

Devotional poets also had their curosity in astrology. Sarala Dash, Achyutananda Dash, Jagannath Das, Kabi samrat Upendra Bhanja were some such aficionados. Sri Achyutananda Dash's `Shunya Samhita' pothi (MANUSCRIPT).

January 31, 2008

Dear Sir,

Following is the link, I took it from Orrisa Govt's official web site , I take care while posting any content to group.

http://orissagov.nic.in/eminent/astrologer.htm

I w'd request u to open treasure of ur knowledge for the healing aspect of the astrology, pls. u begin the thread and drive it coz that will be realized and acknowledged by the members of the group.

regards,Lalit.

Vedic Astrologyandhealing , Chandrashekhar <sharma.chandrashekhar wrote:>> Dear Lalit,> It might be a good idea to give reference of the place from where this > reference is taken. Orissa does have a long tradition of astrology. > There is something called Tamra Pothi that is said to be by Achyutananda > Das, that is well respected.> > Chandrashekhar.> litsol wrote:> >> > The Bharatiya Jyotirbigyan has its root as far back as 5000 B.C. It is > > originated from the time of Vedas. This is the eye of the Vedas > > according to Pannier . Orissa in the field of astrology is not far > > behind. At times, Orissa's Tantra and astrology was much superior than > > its contemporary states. Astrology and astronomy in Oriya and Sanskrit > > language give us the proof about their existence through the > > availability of the abundant literature. pathani1.jpg (24494 bytes)> >> > In our state museum there are some palm leaf manuscripts are preserved > > for the enthusiasts in this field. Many people from different places > > have also kept some old and genuine manuscripts. Some of them are in > > Devanagari script and some are in Udra language which is still in a > > latent state. Before these manuscripts get decayed, if they would have > > translated into English and Oriya, a lot of valuable knowledge will be > > passed on to the present generation.> >> > Till yet, to our knowledge, probably the first gleaming trail-blazer > > astrologer cum astronomer was Satananda Acharya. He took birth in 1068 > > A.D. at Puri. He had written three books on astronomy and astrology > > named Bhaswati Karana, Satananda Ratnamala and Satananda Sangraha. > > Bhaswati Karana is based on astronomy and was written in Sanskrit, > > written in 1099 A.D. He has followed the principles of the great > > astronomical treaty, named `Surya Sidhanta' written by sage Maya. The > > book Bhaswati has many astronomical hints and guidelines including the > > movements of the planets, their positions, the constellations, solar > > and lunar eclipse, the art of the preparation of Panchangas, > > Ephemeris, planetary conjunctions, rising and setting of planets, etc. > > Sri Aniruddha has written a commentary on this book and Sri Trilochan > > Mohanty has translated it into Oriya.> >> > Another Polestar in this field was great king of Paralakhemundi, Sri > > Jagannath Narayan Deb. He has written the book ` Ayrudaya Koumudi' in > > Sanskrit in 1650 A.D.> >> > There were some other famous astrologers in their respective times. > > Tripurari Dash was such an astrologer. People came to know about his > > competency in this field through his book `Keraliya Dash', which is a > > translation of a book from Kerala. Sri Raghunath Dash's `Utpata > > Tarangini', Sri Maguni Pathi's `Graha Chakra Tikka', Mahamahopadhaya > > Chakadi Nanda's `Ratna Koumudi' and `Balabodha' are other famous > > astrologers and their works.> >> > The most talented and versatile among them was Samanta Chandrasekhara. > > He was born on 13/12/1835 at Khandapada. His full name was > > Mahamahopadhaya Chandrasekhar Singh Harichandan Mohapatra Samant, but > > he was better known as Pathani Samanta. His master piece of work was > > `Sidhanta Darpana', published in 1899 A.D. There are twenty-four > > manifestations and two thousand five hundred Sanskrit verses in it. He > > was the first astronomer in the world to find the eviction of Moon.> >> > There were some major mistakes in local panchangas at his time. He > > spent sleepless nights after nights to research inside his hut by > > making a hole in it. He has never used modern telescope, clock, > > observatory, etc. rather he took the help of the Sun-dial , > > measuring-rod & bamboo sticks for his research. To test his depth of > > knowledge the then commissioner of Cuttack Mr. Cook called for Samant > > Chandrasekhar to measure the height of the Saptasajya mountain through > > two bamboo sticks .His calculations came cent percent correct for > > which the British Govt. adorned him the title Mahamahopadhaya in 1894. > > The British astronomer Mr. E.E.Maunder wrote in his book `Astronomy > > without telescopes', that, "There is still living in Orissa, the Hindu > > astronomer Chandrasekhara who with his home-made instruments & without > > any optical assistance, has determined the elements of the chief > > members of the solar systems with a most astonishing accuracy .He also > > had a very good knowledge on predictive astrology . He took final > > emancipation on 10.6.1904 after reaching Puri before the 13^th day of > > his death after calculating his demise.> >> > Pandit Baikoli Mohapatra Jyotisha Visarada (1908-1977) was also > > astrologer of par-excellence. His prediction on the Bihar earthquake > > of 1934 was published in Oriya daily `Asha' and in `New Orissa' in > > 1933. He has written minimum sixteen books on astrology in Oriya. His > > name `Baikoli' means a wild poisonous fruit. His previous siblings > > were having very short life expectancy. So in a expectation his > > parents gave this name. As the name suggests, any body takes this > > fruit become & mad, the lord of death may have a second thought before > > taking him.> >> > Besides his previous prediction, he has some outstanding prediction to > > his credit. Some of them were on, world war, splitting of congress > > Party, formation of separate province of Orissa, election of Sri. V. > > V. Giri as President, etc. The Magharaja of Khallikote awarded him > > the title Jyotisha Visharada.The Ayodhya Samskrit Samiti awarded him > > the title Jyotisha Bhaskara.the Orissa Sahitya Academi honoured him > > the title Upayana.Samanta Chandrasekhara Smruti parishad honoured him > > with the title Jyotirvidya Vachaspati. His book `Jyotishara > > Ratnavalli' of three volumes is famous in the householders of Orissa.> >> > Sri Bira Hanumana Sastri (1911- 1994) is well known in Orissa. He > > received the title `Jyotishacharya' from Sanskrit university Puri > > after studying astrology between 1927 to 1934. He was the gold > > medallist in Astrology from Muzafar college, Bihar in 1934. He was a > > lecturer in astrology for twenty years in Sanskrit university, Puri > > from 1949. He was very proficient in mathematical astrology. He has > > translated `Sidhanta Darpana' of Samanta Chandrasekhar to Oriya. Sri > > Dibakar Parida(1911-1941) , was not behind in this field though his > > main ambition was the freedom of India. His book Jataka Alankara is > > very famous in Orissa .The king and ex.- minister of Orissa Sri > > Laxinarayan Bhanja Deo(1912-1986) from Keonjhar was vice chairman of > > Indian Astrological Council & was a good foreteller. Sri Padmalochan > > Mishra(1929-1986) has written three Astrological which were very > > simple to follow. He was export in remedial astrology by using Tantra, > > Mantra & Jantra. He was honored with `Jyotirbidya' Vachaspati`from > > Samanta Chandrasekhar Smruti Parisheda & with `AryaPadma' from Vishal > > Hirakhanda Sahitya Vihar. > >> > Devotional poets also had their curosity in astrology. Sarala Dash, > > Achyutananda Dash, Jagannath Das, Kabi samrat Upendra Bhanja were some > > such aficionados. Sri Achyutananda Dash's `Shunya Samhita' pothi > > (MANUSCRIPT).> >> >>