astrology

L ike the other significant parts of the Nepali heritage Astrology, too links its origin to the Vedas, the major source of virtually everything (for the Hindus) written thousands of years ago.

Mesh (Aries), Brish (Taurus), Mithun (Gemini), Karkat (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), Brishchik (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makar (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meen (Pisces) are the 12 signs of the zodiac, and in Nepali they are called Rashi.

In Nepal the moment a baby is born, the first thing they do is note down the exact time of birth. Then it is given to the astrologer, who according to the position of the different planets in the solar system at that precise moment prepares a Cheena (horoscope). Cheena is a rectangular chart, which indicates the degree of influence of the planets from the solar world on the people born to a particular Rashi. Highlighting the positive and negative aspects of ones life. When Nepalese are having a difficult time they go to their astrologer with their Cheena for consultation.

Astrologers are also consulted on various occasions like rice feeding, sacared thread and weddings. Tika in Dashain, Bhai Tika in Tihar, including a series of national festivals, are occasions when the astrologers are involved in choosing auspicious hours for these festivities to take place. When a person dies their Cheena is taken to the crematorium or ghat along with their dead body.

Should you be intrested in meeting one of the reputed and prominent astrologer during your visit/ holiday we can request for your appointment on your behalf.