Jyothisham


There are three divisions for Jyothisham.
1. Ganitham (calculation) 2.Samhitha 3.Hora

Jyothisham is again sub- divided in to 6 divisions
1. Jathakam (Horoscope) 2.Golakam 3.Nimitham 4.Prassanam. 5. Muhoortham. 
6. Ganitham.
JATHAKAM: - This is as per the date of birth exact time and place of birth. Hence for preparing Jathakam time of birth and place of birth is very important.
GOLAM :- It consist of earth, Planets, Stars etc for analysis
NIMITHAM(Omen) :- Temporary omens have a great role in Astrological signs. Particularly in Deva prassanam and Ashtamangalya prassanam. It helps to know the root of cause.
PRASNAM :- Daily prasnam, Poo prasnam,Thamboola prasnam,Sorna prasnam and Seva prasnam. This according to the daily movements of Navagrha and Mandi(Gulikan)
MUHOORTHAM:- To calculate the best time for Marriage, Holy actions and the auspicious movement.
GANITHAM:- Calculation of Navagrahas(planets)gathi –Vigathi.
GOLAM, GANITHAM INCUDED IN GANITHASKANDHA, NIMITHAM IN HORAS SKANDHA AND SAMHITHA SKANDA.JATHKAM, PRASSANAM, MUHOORTHAM INCLUDED IN HORA SKANDA.


Jyothisham is known as the eye of Veda.Prasanamargacharya says an astrologer is an honest and who knows all principles of Astra-Science, efficient in mathematics learned in art of interpreting astrological text, always truthful in speech, engaged in study’s of Veda and Upanishad, expert in propitiation of planets and must be a good upasaka.
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