Prof. Subhas Sastri
A renowned astrologer and palmist of Bankura, West Bengal — honoured with the Jyotish Padma Bhusan Award and trusted by families for over three decades.
A Life Devoted to Jyotish
Prof. Subhas Sastri is one of Bankura's most respected astrologers, known throughout West Bengal for his profound command of date-of-birth astrology and the ancient science of palmistry. Over 41+ years he has guided more than 20,000+ people through life's most important questions — marriage, health, education, career, finance and business — with a calm, honest and remedy-first approach.
- ✓Vedic astrology & horoscope analysis — deep insight into strengths, challenges and future prospects from your birth chart.
- ✓Master palmist — decades of hastarekha bichar, read alongside the kundli for confident guidance.
- ✓Manglik & Dosha authority — the region's trusted name for Mangal, Nadi, Bhakoot and Shani analysis with cancellation checks.
- ✓Gemstone & remedy expertise — authentic recommendations matched precisely to your chart.
Awards & Titles
Jyotish Padma Bhusan (2016)
Conferred by the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage for his long association and active participation in Oriental Studies through continuing research.
Fakir Chandra Batabyal Memorial Award
Awarded by the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage, Bankura Branch, in recognition of his contribution to Oriental Studies.
Bharat Gaurab Title
Bestowed alongside the Jyotish Padma Bhusan honour, recognising his standing and service in the field of astrology.
Two Decades of Formal Training
Every title below is backed by a dated, signed certificate from a recognised institute — not a self-declared credential.
Fellow Associate Member
Formal enrolment marking the start of his professional association with the astrological community, with the right to use the post-nominal M.A.R.P. (Cal).
Jyotish Padma Bhusan Award & "Bharat Gaurab" Title
Conferred for long association with the institute and active, continuing research in Oriental Studies — his most prestigious honour to date.
Certificate of Merit — Ranked First
Topped the merit list in the Jyotish Sastra Degree final examination, presented at the 40th Annual International Conference on Oriental Heritage.
Honorary Professor of Oriental Learning
Recognised for patronage, research and the propagation and modernisation of Jyotish Sastra — an honorary title reserved for senior peers.
"Jyotish Bharati" Title
Diploma-level title (Uttar Madhyama course) conferred for praiseworthy brilliance and proficiency in the science of Astrology.
Registered Practising Astrologer
Formal registration (No. ARP/PA/1412) as a licensed practising astrologer, renewed every two years under a professional code of conduct.
"Jyotish Sastri" Degree
Undergraduate-equivalent degree in Jyotish Sastra, formally advancing his status from diploma holder to graduate.
Saint Teresa Award
A humanitarian and scholarly honour recognising his patronage of research in Oriental Learning alongside his depth of subject knowledge.
"Jyotish Acharya" (M.A.)
Postgraduate-level astrological qualification, passed with high proficiency at the 41st Annual International Conference.
"Bankura Ratna" (1st Award)
Regional civic honour naming him a "Gem of Bankura" for his contribution to Oriental Studies, Indian culture and social service.
M.Phil Merit Certificate — Ranked First
Topped the merit list for the Master of Philosophy final examination, a research-level academic accolade.
"Jyotish Vidya Bachaspati" (M.Phil)
Research title conferred alongside the M.Phil merit certificate, marking a methodical step toward doctoral study.
"Vidyabaridhi" (Ph.D.)
The highest terminal academic degree in this institutional framework, completed through original doctoral research — the basis for the "Dr." prefix.
"Bankura Ratna" (2nd Award)
A repeat regional honour, confirming sustained recognition as a cultural leader in his home district three years after the first award.
Fakir Chandra Batabyal Memorial Award
A specialised institutional memorial award commemorating prominent figures in Oriental Studies, awarded the same day as his second Bankura Ratna.
Honest Guidance, Real Remedies
No Fear, No Pressure
Astrology should bring peace, not panic. Every reading is delivered calmly and honestly — including good news when the chart carries it.
Two Methods, One Answer
Cross-checking the kundli against the palm gives guidance you can act on with real confidence.
Practical Over Elaborate
Remedies are chosen to be simple to follow and suited to your chart — never generic or burdensome.
Consult Prof. Subhas Sastri
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Guidance You Can Actually Trust
What an award-winning, dual-method consultation looks like — chart and palm read together, not one alone.