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Conference Information - Conference is being held in Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort, Poovar and

accommodation is check in on 13 January and check out on 21 January. Lunch, Teas and Coffees are

included during the Conference from 14 to 20 Jan.

13 January 2016 (Wednesday): Arrival at Poovar The nearest airport to Poovar is Thiruvananthapuram. International Flights are available direct

as well as via Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai. You will need to book transfer from airport to

hotel. This can be done through the travel agent (ask Komilla). Hotel will be available from 2:00

pm onwards

Day Free for relaxing and Ayurveda

13 January to 2 February 2016

Conference + Sarpa Temple Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka in India

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Conference + Sarpa Temples 2016

13 January to 2 February, 2016, Poovar, Kerala, India

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14 January 2016 (Thursday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 1

09:00 to 1:00 pm Master class with Prof. Jaya

Sekhar: Jeeva Swabhava - Intrinsic Karmic

Structure.

The concept of Free Will - The pure “Inner

Consciousness” encircled by “Budhi” (Discretion-

Decision process) creates the “Conditioned Will”. The

course of an individual’s life follows such a “Will” and

one eventually realises the three types of Karma -

Prarabdha, Sanchitha and Aaagamya following the law

of the Universe. How do we study it through Jyotish and

the birth chart,

1:00 to 2:30 Lunch will be served in the restaurant –

included in the cost.

2:30 to 5:30 Master class with Bill Sinclair:

Understanding Individual Karma through the

Mythology of the Rashi Swami Vivekananda has said that one’s “…character is

manufactured by Karma”. Since our Karma is recorded

in the birth chart, we can gain a detailed understanding

of a person’s character by studying the deities who rule

each of the signs of the chart.The signs of the birth chart

are energized by the Adityas who reflect unique aspects

of the Sun. Understanding the character and attributes of

the Adityas provides a key to understanding theessence

of each sign. Our class provides an opportunity to

examine each of the Adityas and see how their

characteristics harmonize with common attributes of the

signs.

8:00 pm Welcome Dinner

Bill began studying Vedic Astrology in

2002 with Ronnie Dreyer and

continues his studies under the

guidance of Komilla Sutton. Bill holds

a Level 1 Jyotish Certification from the

American College of Vedic Astrology.

He also holds the Jyotish Shastri

Diploma from Komilla Academy of

Vedic Studies. Bill was a member of

the faculty at the 2013 and 2014 Fresh

Talents of Jyotish Conferences in India.

Prof. Jaya Sekhar is a great jyotish

scholar. Born in Andhra Pradesh, the

son of the internationally famous

Astrologer Professor Soma Sekhar, he

was initiated into the family profession

of Astrology, Palmistry, Tantric rituals

and all related subjects at a very early

age by his Father, his one and only

Guru. Author of Vedic Literature, The

Best Bet, Best Way To Use Shad

Bala and Subha Jaya Muhurtha.

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15 January 2016 (Friday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 2

09:00 to 1:00 pm Master class with Prof. Jaya Sekhar - Jaathaka Anukoolyam -

Companionship Compatibility

Compatibility is assessed on different levels. The

material-physical level, the mental- psychological level

and most important the Spiritual level are to be

compared. If the aim is to establish a long lasting

relationship it is necessary that the partners have a

Karmic Equality (Paapa Punya Saamyam). If there has to

be a deep feeling of contentment in the relationship the

Spiritual level has to be established as this shows the

compatibility of the Subtle Inner Energies of the

partners.

1:00 to 2:30 Lunch will be served in the restaurant –

included in the cost.

2:30 to 5:30 Master class with Komilla Sutton

Chidra Dasha – A Time for Transition

The end of Maha Dashas is known as Chidra dasha.

Chidra means faults or holes. Like a cloth that is well

worn may have holes, the dasha as it ends is worn out

and full of holes and an unprepared person may fall

through them. When Dashas change it has an immense

impact in our lives. In order to deal with this, the

astrologer needs to understand the last bhuktis of the

planets and the next dasha. There is weakness at the end

of each dasha as it is making changing into a new one. In

this workshop, Komilla will talk about these transition

times and how to work with them successfully

6:30pm: Evening trip to Kovalam Beach – time free to

shop and have dinner. Many wonderful places by the

sea.

Komilla Sutton is the co- founder and

Chair of the British Association for

Vedic Astrology (BAVA). She is an

internationally renowned consultant,

teacher and lecturer. Komilla is one of

the pioneers in making this subject

more accessible in the west. Komilla's

Academy for Vedic Sciences teaches a

three year intensive programme which

she teaches via Webinars - online

courses

Komilla is the Sponsor of this

conference.

Prof. Jaya Sekhar

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16 January 2016 (Saturday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 3 –

09.00 am to 5:30pm

9:00 to 10:30 Prof Jaya Sekhar: Key note address – Prayaschitta – Parihaara - Reforming and Redeeming

Refining the Karmic Structure and repaying the Karmic Debt through Various Yogic processes including

the Bhakthi Yoga Processes such as the use of Mani, Mantra, Tantra, Yantra, Vrata, Homa and similar

methods.

Tea break

11:00 to 12:30 Bill Sinclair – Saraswati Lecture – Exploring Dualities of Life through Hora (D2)

12:30 to 1:30 Lunch will be served in the restaurant – included in the cost.

1:30 to 3:00 Bhavani Louise Carroll: Five elements Doshas, Planets and health.

3:00-4:30 Vimal Sood: The Key to Prediction

4:30 to 5:00Tea Break

5:00 to 6:30 Michael Aram Tarr: Key to the myths- Churning of the sea of milk, Vastupurusha and

Viratpurusha.

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17 January 2016 (Sunday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 4

09.00 am to 5:30pm 9:00 to 10:30 Vijay Goel – Ketu Moksha and Jyotish

This lecture covers two important aspects of Ketu – as the karaka for twelfth house and moksha and as

karaka for jyotish.

Tea break

11:00 to 12:30 Julie Sweitlik – Palmistry. Using the hand as a tool for transformation.

12:30 to 1:30 Lunch will be served in the restaurant – included in the cost.

1:30 to 3:00 Lalita Krishnan: Universal cosmic energy and daily life" 60 Tamil years, 12 Tamil months,

festivals , integration and propitiation of pancha bhutas, the five great elements in daily life etc

3:00-4:30 Cathy Coleman: TBA

4:30 to 5:00 Tea Break

5:00 to 6:30 Komilla Sutton: Mars: Anger, Frustration, Passion or Divinity

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18 January 2016 (Monday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 5

09.00 am to 5:30pm

Master class with Vijay Goel – Lal Kitab - Lost Techniques of Vedic Astrology Lal Kitab literally means the red book – it is a set of 5 volumes of Jyotish knowledge compiled over a span

of 13 years. A deeper understanding of the concepts of lal kitab will give it a status surpassing Nadi

Astrology . Lal kitab is an exceptional book which brings to the fore many techniques which have been

lost or forgotten in Vedic Astrology as we practice it today, as well as the exceptions of the rules that are

a must for practicing astrologers and students to follow. Vijay Goel brings in many years of research and

use of Lal Kitab techniques in his astrology practice and teachings. He will introduce us to Lal Kitab and

lead us through a journey of decoding its many mysteries and take us to a level of accepting lal kitab as a

practical yet advanced form of vedic astrology.

Vijay Goel is a practicing Astrology and has been working with Jyotish for the last eighteen years. His

knowledge is very deep, he combines the technical knowledge of Jyotish with profound spiritual

disciplines of Yoga and meditation. He has developed many own systematic approaches combining

various tools in making judgment of Vedic chart.

Vijay Goel has a degree of Jyotish Visharad from (ICAS, Indian Council of Astrological Studies) in 1997-

98, got scholarship from the institute.

He combines various tools of Jaimini and Parashara system which includes divisional charts to evaluate

and conclude the event. Jaimini Chara, Parashara Nakshatra dasas & Nadi, Astakvarga, Lal Kitab and

Nadi transits are some of the tools he uses very effectively. He uses Kota chakra and Tripataka Chakra for

health issues and major obstacle in life.

Presently for last 4-5 years additionally he is into meditation and yoga practice under the guidance of his

spiritual master Yogiraj Swami Mandwanand ji.

5:30pm – Boat trip to the Kerala mangrove forest near our hotel and enjoy the spectacular

sunset

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19 January 2016 (Tuesday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 6

09.00 am to 5:30pm

Master class with Keiko Ito: Saturn – The Task Master This one-day masterclass will explore all the facets of Shani Dev. Often feared and

unappreciated, Saturn delivers important lessons and messages for our spiritual progress. From his

mythology to his Temples, his characteristics and symbols, his role in the charts in each sign and house,

the Nakshatra he is related to, his transits including the experience of Sade Sati, Kantaka Shani and

Ashtama Shani, his Dasha and Antar Dasha, his Mantra and remedial measures to cope with Saturn's

teachings, many aspects about the taskmaster Shani will be explained. My hope is that at the end of the

masterclass, we will have a better understanding and appreciation of his valuable guidance.

Keiko Ito: After studying western astrology from a young age, Tokyo-based Keiko started learning

Jyotish in 2003 with her teacher, Komilla Sutton. Traveling regularly to India with Komilla to deepen her

Vedic knowledge, Keiko was part of the faculty at the "Fresh Talents of Vedic Astrology" in India (2013,

2014), at the “BAVA Conference” in London (2013, 2015) and at the "Annual Vedic Astrology Conference"

at Yoga Farm in California (2013). She regularly holds Jyotish-themed workshops at Sivananda Yoga

Tokyo Center, is a full-time translator in four languages and a part-time Vedic astrologer with clients in

Japan and Europe

5:30pm – Evening Trip to Trivandrum

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20 January 2016 (Wednesday): Poovar – Third Fresh Talents of Jyotish Conference Day 7

09.00 am to 5:30pm

Master class with Col. Mohan – Introduction to ‘Krishnamurti Padhati [KP] Stellar Astrology Krishnamurthi Paddhati is a unique way of chart analysis.. It uses the same planets and Vimshottari

dasha. .It was created by the late Prof. K.S. Krishnamurti. Charts are drawn as per Placidus System and

KP Ayanamsha is used. It expands the dimensions of time and pin points the behaviour of planets. A

unique concept of Cuspal Sub-Lord, significators of House and significations of planet are used. The

Cuspal Sub-Lord is the final authority for the fructification [or otherwise] of events

This workshop will introduce you to the concepts of KP astrology and show some great ways of using the

KP system to enhance your current knowledge. Col Mohan has been working with the KP system for

many years and he brings his expertise to teach us this unique system.

Col. Mohan is a retired Indian Army Officer [Infantry] and thereafter, had stints in the corporate as the

CEO of a Micro Finance Institution and General Manager of a Stock Exchange. He is presently working

full time in Astrology giving consultations/guidance and lectures based on ‘Krishnamurti Padhati [KP]’

Stellar Astrology. He is on the Chandigarh faculty of ICAS. Col. Mohan participate in Free Jyotish Camps

in order to share his advice, knowledge and expertise

8 pm – Farewell dinner

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Sarpa Temples Trip 2016

We honour the Jupiter – Rahu Conjunction of 2016 by visiting Vamana temple Thrikkakara for

Jupiter and three most important temples for Rahu Ketu - Nagercoil, Mannarasala and Kukke

Subramanya. The Sarpa temples tour visits Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka includes Kochi,

Poovar, Halibedu, Belur, Shravanabelagola, Mangalore, Udipi, overnight backwaters boat trip

and more.. Meals on your own unless specifically stated

Puja costs: As part of the Temples visits we will be conducting many pujas and prayer ceremonies. The

costs of these will be shared by the participants. Komilla will inform you of the costs. This sharing is

voluntary.

20 to 22 Jan – overnight at Isola Di Cocco

Beach Resort

21 January’16 (Thursday): Nagaraja temple

at Nagercoil – Poovar to Nagercoil (60 Kms /

2 hours drive each way) 8am Nagercoil

means the city of Nagas or serpents. The

Mountain Mahendragiri where this temple is

referred to as the abode of Nagas in the

Ramayana of Valmiki. This confirms the

ancient origins of Nagaraja temple. At

Nagercoil we will be doing Puja for Nagaraja

plus there are many Sarpa statues under

Peepal tree to which traditionally a mixture

of turmeric and milk is poured over.

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4pm - Suchindram temple. It is unique as it is dedicated to three different deities (Shiva, Vishnu

& Brahma) represented by one image in the sanctum. The temple is rich in sculpture and

architecture. There is a special carving of the twelve rashis on the roof within the temple and the

gigantic figure of Hanuman. The figure is 18 feet high and depicts 'visuvaroopam'. This is

where lord Indra got purified after he was cursed by Rishi Gautama to have a thousand yonis

(the story of Jyeshta Nakshatra).

Overnight stay at Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort.

22 January’16 (Friday): Poovar – Workshop with Komilla Sutton –Sarpa energy in the chart

The Sarpa energy in the chart is reflected through

Rahu – Ketu. They bring past life issues with which

we struggle to deal with in this life. This workshop

will examine the participants charts to give

guidance on how to deal with their Sarpa energy

positively. Komilla will talk about the remedies

and how we can empower ourselves through doing

the right ones.

An orientation of Sarpa temple trip, how to deal with it, what remedies need to be done. The

importance of the three Sarpa temples and the Jupiter Vamana temple will be explained.

8pm - Welcome dinner. Overnight stay at Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort

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23 January’16 (Saturday): Kethuvellum Houseboat Alleppey Via Mannarsala

Poovar to Alleppey (180Kms / 4.5 hrs’ drive)

6:00am We will leave for Sree Nagaraja Temple at

Mannarasala. It is a deeply mystically temple. It is a

very ancient pilgrimage centre for the devotees of

serpent gods. The Mannarasala Temple has over

30,000 images of snakes along the paths and among

the trees, and is the largest such temple in Kerala. We

will be doing puja at the temple. We will carry

packed breakfast

12pm Drive to Alleppy to board the deluxe houseboat for late lunch Our group will board the

houseboat around the lunch time, this houseboat travel around Alleppey area and it will be a

wonderful experience to witness the local life of Kerala people who live on the backwaters.

All our meals (Lunch, dinner and breakfast) will be provided at the houseboat, prepared by the

crew members

Overnight stay at Kethuvellum Houseboat Alleppey

24 January’16 (Sunday): Alleppey to Mannarasala to Kochi

9am – After breakfast on the houseboat, Drive to Kochi (1.5 hrs) – Check in at Arches Hotel

7pm – Kathakali dance performance.

Overnight stay at Arches Hotel

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25 January’16 (Monday): - Vamanamoorthy temple Thrikkakara

8am – Vamana is a Vishnu incarnation. He

represents Jupiter. We will be doing a

morning puja at this temple. The name

Thrikkakkara means the holy place where

Lord placed His foot. Thiru-kal-kari later

became Thrikkakara. The temple legend

refers to the time when lord Vishnu took the

form of a dwarf Brahmin in order to teach

King Mahabali an important lesson. This

myth is explored in the Shravana

Nakshatra.

Vamana asked for the three feet of the land to live. When Mahabali grants him, despite the

advice of his guru Shukracharya (Venus), Lord Vishnu shows his true form as Trivikrama

avtara. This legend is celebrated annually during the Onam festival.

3pm – Visit to Spice market.

5pm – Sunset cruise at Fort Kochi harbor.

Overnight stay at Arches Hotel

26 January’16 (Tuesday): Flight to Bangalore, Shravanabelagola

7am - Flight to Bangalore. At present we are

aiming to take 10 am flight. However, this could be

subject to change. The cost of the flight is included

in your trip. The flight is 1hr 10 mins long.

On arrival at Bangalore, we will drive to

Shravanabelagola.

The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at

Shravanabelagola is one of the most

important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism, one

that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural

activity under the patronage of Western Ganga

Dynasty of Talakad.

Dinner is included in the cost.

Overnight stay at Hotel Hoysala Village, Hassan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahubali

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jainism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ganga_Dynasty

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ganga_Dynasty

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talakad

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27 January’16 (Wednesday): Halibedu

9.00am – Halebidu - It is home to some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture. Most

notable are the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. It is the most stunning temple

with a separate shrine to Surya and Navagraha on the roof. There are two gigantic Nandis.

Words cannot describe the beauty and the architectural detail of this temple.


28 January’16 (Thursday): Chennakeshava

Temple Belur

9.00am – Chennakeshava Temple Belur- It is

a living temple dedicated to lord Vishnu as

Chennakeshava or the handsome Vishnu. It

has beautiful energy, stunning architecture,

a feast to the soul and eyes.

We will be doing archana here.

Dinner is included in the cost.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoysala_architecture

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29 January’16 (Friday): Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple : 103 kms -3.5 hour drive

9.00am – We drive through beautiful

mountains and coffee plantations to reach

Kukke Subramanya.

Check in Vijaya Comfort hotel. It is the new

and best hotel available.

4pm Visit to Kukke Subramanya temple.

We will visit all the main shrines within the

temple. Lord Subramanya (Also known as

Murugun) protected sarpa Vasuki from the

anger of Garuda. Kukke Subrahmanya, one

among the seven holy places created by

Parashurama is mythologically and

historically famous for “Nagaradhane”.

(Snake worship). Residing with Vasuki, God

Subrahmanya showers his divine grace on

devotees as the presiding deity of the

Kshetra. Subrahmanya is the destroyer of the

sorrows f innumerable Janmas receives the

Sevas of devotees done with devotion and

dedication

There are shrines for Vasuki as well. The

first visit will be just experiencing the

temples. Pujas will be done next morning.

This a small temple town. The majority of

the population is either devotees or priests.

Overnight stay at Hotel Vijaya Comfort.

30 January’16 (Saturday): Kukke Shree

Subrahmanya Temple

9.00am – Morning we will do puja at the temple. There are two choices available Ashlesha Bali

and Nagaprathistha. Komilla will discuss with the participants and decide at the start of the

trip.

2pm Drive to Mangalore (2 hrs drive).

Overnight stay at Hotel Ocean Pearl.

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31 January’16 (Sunday): Udupi and Mangalore - Sri Krishna Matha and Mangla Devi

9.00am - It is a famous Krishna temple. It is

managed by eight mathas or spiritual sects.

They take responsibility for two years each.

Udipi is also famous for its food. The belief is

special food was made for lord Krishna which

influence the cuisine of Udipi. Daily free food

is served to the devotees and there is a

gaushala which cares for cows. Devotees can

feed the cows.

Lunch at Udipi. Cost to be shared

4pm – Mangla Devi temple - Mangla Devi is the goddess of Mangalore city. Its an old temple.

The temple attained special significance as Mangala devi granted special favours, especially to

maidens, who worshipped the goddess by observing Mangaladharavrata and got their wish of

a suitable husband fulfilled. The flag pole at the temple has the eight directional gods is an

unusual feature.

Overnight stay at Hotel Ocean Pearl

01 February’16 (Monday): Someshwara temple and Kadri Manjunath Temple

9.00am – Someshwara temple is the temple on the beach for lord Shiva. We will do a puja here.

There are shrines for Ganesha and Parashurama and a grove for the nagas. It is Monday, special

day for Shiva worship. Lord Shiva is the ultimate controller of the Sarpa energy and therefore

Rahu – Ketu. With this in mind, we visit two Shiva temples at the end of our journey.

4pm – Kadri Manjunath Temple. The idol of Lord

Manjunathaswamy of the temple is called as oldest

of the South Indian Temples. Chief deity of

this temple is Manjunatha. There is a beautiful old

bronze idol of Lokeshwara.

8pm Farewell Dinner

Overnight stay at Hotel Ocean Pearl.

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02 February’16 (Tuesday): End of program.

Check out time is 11am. You will need to arrange your own transfers to the airport. Mangalore

airport has flights to Bangalore and Mumbai so that you can make a connection to your

international flights.

Program is subject to change.

Hotels Destination Hotel website

Poovar Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort http://www.isoladicocco.com/

Kochi Hotel Arches http://www.hotelarches.com/

Hassan Hotel Hoysala Village http://www.hoysalavillageresorts.com/

Kukke Subramanya Hotel Vijaya Comfort http://www.vijaycomforts.com/index.html

Mangalore Hotel Ocean Pearl http://www.theoceanpearl.in/

***All hotels are 3 stars (+).

Temples

Destination Temple website

Kochi Vamana Moorthy

Temple Thrikkakara

http://www.vaikhari.org/thrikkakara.html

Haripad Mannarasala Temple http://www.mannarasala.org/

Nagercoil Nagaraja Temple http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagaraja_Temple,_Nagercoil

Suchindrum Suchindrum Temple http://www.suchindrum.com/

Hassan shravanabelagola http://shravanabelagola.net/

Hassan Halibedu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoysaleswara_Temple

Hassan Chennakeshava

Temple Belur

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennakesava_Temple

Tulunad Kukke Subramanya

temple

https://www.kukke.org/en/home.aspx

Udipi Udupi Sri Krishna

Matha

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udupi_Sri_Krishna_Matha

Mangalore Mangala Devi Temple http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangaladevi_Temple

Mangalore Kadri Manjunath

Temple

http://www.mangalore.com/documents/kadri.html

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