Chief Patron’s Message

Astrology Consultant

Dr. Anil Grover

Dr. Anil Grover, Doctor of Astrology, is an highly qualified eminent personality who befits the saying, ‘Everything is pre-destined’. The passion for astrology and zeal to serve mankind encouraged Dr. Anil to acquire formal qualifications in Astrology with an aim to help people through remedial measures suffering at the hands of fate every-day, post his prestigious degrees in Management and Psychology.

With his rich and vast experience of teaching Astrology, Vastu, Medical Astrology and Remedial Measures at The Institute of Astrology & Allied Sciences (ICAS) Chandigarh, he has also served as the Secretary of the same Institute for a very long time. Today, Dr. Anil is known as the most competent astrology in predicting and offering solutions to one and all. He has been a mentor, guide and a standing pillar of IIVA (Indian Institute of Vedic Astrology, Chandigarh) since its inception. Always there to mend, mould and train, Dr. Anil has proven to improvise the standards of the faculty of IIVA enabling them to deliver high standards and efficiently realm in the lives of IIVAians. Dr. Anil keeps growing in his mission of helping people in solving the problems of their lives with his Wisdom, Knowledge and Excellent Communication Skills.

Veddhama foundation is a non-profit organization, a vedic healing centre that combines the true essence of Vedas – Upvedas and Vedangas, for balancing mind, body and soul. Our treatments are the right blend of four Upvedas – Arthved (science of sociology and economics) is related to Rigved; Dhanurved (science of defense and war and the making of its related appliances) is related to Yajurved; Gandharvaved (science of music, both singing and instrumental) is related to Samved; and Ayurved (the medical science) is related to Atharvaved; and six Vedangas – Vyakaran (Grammer), Jyotish (Astronomy & Predictable Sciences), Nirukt (study of history of words), Shikcha, Chand and Kalp Sutras, helping us achieve the highest success rate in treating our patients. Veddhama is currently considered among the best ayurvedic centers in Zirakpur and Chandigarh region, which offers ayurvedic medicines too.

National Coordinator

Ritesh Agarwal

Ritesh Agarwal, a management professional with a rich and a varied experience, has been working with the Education and Non-profit Segments from more than 18 years offering Consultancy Services under the banner of Maple Innovative Solutions. He has worked in ‘Rubaroo’ program as the assistant program coordinator run in 42 Panchayats / Wards of Dharamshala Constituency, Himachal Pradesh, contributing in a successful organization of ‘International Women’s Day’ with a mass gathering of more than 8000 women, running of a ‘3 Months Cutting & Tailoring Course’ through 82 batches at 66 locations and training more than 1800 women and so on.

Member- State Health Mission – Punjab
Ayurvedic Consultant

Dr. (Pandit) Ajay Sharma

Dr. Pandit Ajay Sharma, B. A. M. S. (Gold Medalist), M. D. (Ayurveda) has been active in the field of Ayurveda from more than 3 decades, an expert in Panchkarma& Kaya Chikista and in formulation and manufacturing of Ayurvedic Medicines, with a teaching experience of more than 10 years serving as the Head of the Department, Kaya Chikista (Medicine) and In-charge, Panchkarma, Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh. Being a meritorious student, Dr. Pt. Ajay Sharma, was awarded the ‘University Gold Medal’ and the ‘College Roll of Honour (Academics)’ by the Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patiala (Punjab University) topping his batch and passing with distinctions.

Dr. Sharma is carrying forward the legacy of his forefathers and has been privileged to witness various developments and academic activities in the field of Ayurveda since his childhood such as the 46th session of All India Ayurveda Congress at Patiala, International Seminar on Ayurveda and many more. As the grandson of Vaidya Ratan Late Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma, Raj Vaidya of erstwhile Patiala State, Founder Director of Ayurvedic Department of the State and the son of Pt. Keerti Sharma, Founder Director, Central Research Institute for Ayurveda, Patiala and National Institute for Ayurveda, Jaipur, Dr. Pt. Ajay Sharma acquired the basics of Ayurveda right from his childhood as he assisted his guru, mentor and guide – his father – in treating the patients.

Currently practicing as a ‘Consultant Physician’, Dr. Sharma is serving as the Member, State Health Mission, Punjab; Member of the Senate, Guru Rav Das Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur, Punjab; Member, Governing Body & Executive Body, The Health Society (AYUSH – Ayurveda), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Punjab; Member, Panel of Doctors, State Bank of India. Dr. Sharma has also served as the member of Board of Ayurvedic and Unani System of Medicine, Punjab; Drug Advisory Committee, Directorate of Ayurveda, Punjab while being on the Panel of Doctors for Central Government Employees, Semi-conductor Laboratory, Department of Space (Govt. of India), SAS Nagar, Punjab; to name a few.

Numerous patients suffering from various ailments like Vocal Cord Paralysis, Bronchial Asthma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, to name a few , have benefited from the vast experience of Pt. Ajay Sharma. Dr. Sharma serves the society, following the golden principle of Ayurveda: ‘To rejuvenate and preserve the health of the healthy and to cure the disease of ailing’.

As an Advisor and a Consultant at Vedhamma Foundation, Dr. Sharma has been continuously delivering towards the objective of the Foundation, i.e., using the essence of vedas through Upvedas and Vedangas to treat diseases, using his vast experience and technical expertise.

Ayurvedic Physician

Dr. Ajay Bhardwaj

Dr. Ajay Kumar Bhardwaj is a professional and takes part in NAAC, ECHS Empanelment’s while delivering lectures in an allied subject, i.e., ‘Shareer Rachna’. He has done his M. S. in Shalya Tantra after doing his BAMS from RGUHS, Bangalore. An elite student throughout his study phase, he has worked with many prestigious organisations, and even bagged an award during his association with Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College and Hospital as a Quality Manager for NABH accreditation. He has also had an opportunity to be ‘Observer’ of ‘Keraliya Panchkarma Chikitsa’ in Aatmayan Ayurvedic Hospital, Bangalore

He has participated in many national and international seminars and workshops viz., Rudhira – 2014, Subhodha – 2014, Sandhana – 2015 and so on, and presented papers on sensitive subjects like Understanding Tumor Through Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Drugs Availability, Role of Laboratory Investigations for Diagnosis of Yakrit Vikaras, Role of Ayurveda in Alcoholic Withdrawal Syndrome, Role of Ayurveda in Mental Health and many more. A vivid enthusiast delivering in the field of ‘Ayurved’ to his best.

Co-Founder
Cosmic Pattern Software,
Florida, USA

David Cochrane

David Cochrane, M.A, received a Master’s degree with a specialization in Research and Evaluation Methodology from the University of Florida in 2018. David was a speaker at The Qualitative Report academic conference at Nova Southeastern University in 2017, and David is a coauthor of an academic research paper published in the prestigious Structural Equation Modeling journal in 2011. Mr. Cochrane is also the Research Director for one of the largest and most well respected astrological organiztaions, the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR).

He is also a past President of ISAR, the author of two astrology books, chief software engineer at Cosmic Patterns Software, a cofounder and instructor at the Avalon School of Astrology, a regular speaker at international astrology conferences, the winner of the prestigious 2018 Regulus Aware for Discovery, Innovation, and Research, and he has made over 340 instructional youtube videos on a wide range of astrological topics. Mr. Cochrane and his wife Fei Cochrane also sponsor an annual vibrational astrology conference every March in Gainesville, Florida, USA. David is also the recipient of other words such as the Jayavidya Award which he received in Italy and the Fomalhaut Award which he received in Turkey.

The Cosmic Patterns Software Inc. is a Florida, USA based company founded by David Cochrane, developing world’s finest Astrology Softwares with a dedication to deliver highest quality and standards and offering the softwares at best prices. The softwares developed by the company have been globally reviewed and acclaimed. Customer-driven Software Development Strategies have enabled the company to be a Leader for decades

Professor & HOD- Department of Jyotish,
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Prof. Vinay Kumar Pandey

Prof. Vinay Kumar Pandey, HOD – Department of Jyotish, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a Chakravarti (Ph. D.) and an Acharya in Ganit Jyotish, and has bagged many Gold Medals during his studies. He is actively involved as the ‘Sangathan Mantri’ in Kashi-Vidwat Parishad and as a Member in Naisargik Shidh Sanstha. From a Lecturer to the Head of the Department, Prof. Vinay has grown steadily and has been the guiding mentor for many students doing their Research from BHU.

Prof. Pandey has 05 published books and 02 under-publication books to his credit, along with 29 research papers / articles published in major publications of national repute. He has also been invited as the Senior President and the Invite Lecture for many conferences and seminars along with facilitating radio teaching programmes. Prof. Vinay has presented 14 International and 40 National Research Papers till now & continues to deliver.

He has been honored with ‘Vibhuti Samman’ by Dharm Sansad Samvat-2075; ‘Prayagraj Gourav Samman’ by Jyotish Karmakand evam Adhyatm Sodha Sansthan; ‘Shikshak Shree’ by Tulnatmak Darshan Vibhag, S.S.V.V. Varanasi; ‘Maharshi Sayana Puraskar (Veda-Vedang)’; by government of U.P., ‘Sawai Jaya Singha Samman’ by Akhil Bharatiya Vidwat Parishad by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; ‘Maharshi Vadrayan Vyasha Samman’ by the President of India; ‘Jyotish Martand’ by Vishwa Kalyan evam Jyotish Sansthan; ‘Vastuvid’ and ‘Jyotish Bhushan’ by Jyotish Vijnan Samiti and many more.

Former Visiting Professor – Astrology at Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Former Principal – College of Astrological sciences, Hyderabad

Dr. Ramesh Waygaonkar

Dr. Ramesh Waygaonkar has done his Ph. D in Botany – Astrology (Medicinal Plants’ Astrology, Their Environment and Cure of Human Diseases) after pursuing his Master of Science in Botany. He is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. A renowned Medical and Vastu Shashtri of our country and retired Chief Manager of State Bank of India, Dr, Ramesh has held many prominent posts including the Principal (Honorary) of College of Astrological Sciences, Hyderabad. He has been a pioneer in formulating the first and foremost syllabus for the degree course of B. A. (Jyotirvigyan) of Jiwaji University, Gwalior.

An honoured member of the Board of Studies in Astrology, Jiwaji University, Dr. Ramesh is also the Life Member of International Council of Astrology and Occult Science, Hyderabad; Indian Astrological Association, New Delhi; Indian Astrological Studies, Chennai and K. P. Stellar Research Institute, Chennai. He has been the Founder President of ‘Modern Astro Research Society’ along with being nominated as the National Vice President of National Council of Astrology.

He has been honoured with many awards and laurels as the ‘Jyotish Martand’ at the All India Astrologers’ Conference, ‘Nakshatra Murty’ at the Asian Astrologers’ Meet and the ‘Jyotish Gaurav Samman’ at the International Conference on Astrology and Vastu while attending numerous national & international seminars and conferences as the Guest of Honour, Chief Guest and the VIP Guest too. Being awarded as the ‘Certificate of Honour’ at the International Seminars / Conferences twice is not to be left behind.

He has more than 14 Research Papers published focusing on Medical Astrology, along with conducting Research Projects on ‘Anti-diabetic properties of BEAL (Aeglemormelos) in Uttarfalguni Nakshatra’ and ‘Control of Hypertension in Specific Nakshatra with properties of Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum’. As a ‘Plenary Speaker’ at ‘Vedic Manthan 2020’, he will be presenting his paper and bringing forth his case studies & classical evidences for the betterment of the coming generations.

President
The Avalon School Of Astrology,
Florida, USA

Fei Cochrane

Fei Cochrane, B.S.E., TACC is the President of Cosmic Patterns Software, Matrix Software, and The Avalon School of Astrology. She is also one of the first graduates of The Avalon School of Astrology where she received the diploma in Theoretical and Applied Cosmic Cybernetics.

Fei is also part of the technical support team at Cosmic Patterns Software and Matrix Software. She is also responsible for software design and testing, graphics design, and website development. She travels 3 or 4 times a year promoting our products (which she very much enjoys).

Fei served in an administrative role at large international conferences sponsored by some of the world’s most prestigious and largest astrological organizations. She is actively involved in major astrological conferences in both the USA and Europe. She has also worked directly with some of the world’s most respected astrologers in developing software products that are marketed by Cosmic Patterns.

Fei has been President of Cosmic Patterns Software, Inc. for many years. She was also the business manager of A.T. Taroy Constructions in the Philippines. These experiences have given her extensive knowledge of the mechanics of running a business of any kind (advertising, legal issues, accounting, etc.). She enjoys meeting people personally either by phone, by mail, in person.

Fei has expertise in many areas, including business administration, computer technology, education, and the issues and concerns that are specific to the field of astrology. Fei’s involvement in astrological organizations and in administering Cosmic Patterns Software, Inc., which is a very successful and thriving enterprise has enabled her to gain this expertise. Her work with other astrological schools and in providing educational astrological software has also given her direct involvement in the delivery of astrological education.

Indian Institute of Vedic Astrology (IIVA) is located in the heart of Chandigarh, approachable and convenient for the aspirants who wish to learn the ancient science of Astrology and dwell further deep through research, to know the science in the way it was written by Rishi Prashara. It has been established with the sole aim to impart quality and systematic education through well designed courses by experts, keeping in view, the grasping power of an average student, offering unconditional guidance and advice to unfold the secrets of divine knowledge.

Founded by Mr. K. C. Malhotra and Arti Sareen, well qualified, experienced, dedicated and masters of the subject, in their own unique way to spread the knowledge on different disciplines of astrology, they head a team of professionals in Vedic Astrology, Numerology, Tarot, Palmistry and Vaastu.

IIVA has grown leaps and bounds since its inception, under the abled guidance and mentorship of Dr. Anil Grover, Doctorate of Astrology, a renowned and competent astrologer, always ready to help mankind in every possible way. As an Advisor, Dr. Grover guides and supports Team IIVA from time to time, in raising their standards of teaching of Astrology, through with gifted wisdom, excellent skills and deep knowledge of astrology.

Astrologer, Vaastu Shastri & Nano-Technologist. Co-Founder Veddhama Foundation

Rudra

Rudra crusaded on the journey of Vedic Astrology, Vastu Shashtra and Palmistry 15 years back with his basic education in Vedantic Studies from Guru Ghar of Shri Paramhans Dyal Swaroopanand Ji Maharaj.

An international consultant practicing Vedic Astrology, Vastu Shashtra, Mantras and Mudras. He does translations of astrology specific classical texts (Sanskrit / Hindi to English) under the guidance of his mentor, Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra.

He is also the Founder and Director of Veddhama, a non-profit organisation offering Ayurvedic health-care treatments coupled with Medical Astrology.

He served as Director – Research & Development at Canaveral Research Center, Florida, working on massive astrological research-based international level projects, like, correlating the daily position of the sun with changes in gold’s energy at the nano-level which was presented on Day 3 of the Kepler Conference Online.

He also performed statistical analyses on the NFL & NBA Head Coaches project, the Pop Starts experiments for Canaveral’s online research forums.

He devised ‘The Kepler C-3’ test, an original research methodology tool that is offered by Canaveral Research that works on three principles of research astrology: Classification, Comparison, Correlation.

He also designed India’s first International Research Scholar course at the Indian Institute of Vedic Astrology, Chandigarh in collaboration with the Canaveral Research Centre, Florida. A worldwide astrological research education, training students to conduct their own experiments which add to the overall body of evidence for planetary influence. He holds bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s degree in Nano Technology, Data Analytics e-Certification from University of Amsterdam. His expertise also lies in handling massive research projects under India’s leading labs like – CSIR, IIT Delhi, SSPL. He has been awarded Academic Research Fellowship by Ministry of Science and Technology, India. He is also Consultant – Data Sciences at Ceyone Consultants LLP, Chandigarh.

Rudra is a firm believer of the fact that Science finds its roots in Spirituality and the spiritual realm & metaphysics finds affirmation in science.

He presently works as an independent Astrology Research Consultant for Individuals and Organisations in India and Abroad.

Director- School of Healing

Sh. Ashok Dhadwal

School of Healing’ was established in 2016 by Sh. Ashok Dadhwal and Smt. Sudesh Dadhwal, with an objective of catering and delivering towards the betterment of the society through Vedic approach combining Allied Sciences. The main activities of ‘School of Healing’ are
a) To Conduct workshops on Vedic and Allied Sciences
b) To Organize Summits and Conference for promoting the same.
c) To partner with Institutions for providing Subject Matter Experts and Resource Persons

d) To partner with Institutions / Organizations and facilitate Spiritual Tourism Services
e) To provide consultations in Astrology, Ayurveda, Vastu Shashtra’s Allied-hypnotherapy, Reiki, Radical Healing, Acupressure and Acupuncture
f) To hold ‘Motivational Talks’ in schools and colleges on Vedic Culture and Traditions
g) To perform Pujas, Yagnas and Spiritual get-togethers such as Kirtans
h) To publish journals viz., International Journal of Ayurvedic Astrology (Half-yearly)
i) Offer ‘Certificate Courses’ in Astrology, Ayurved, Vastu Shashtras, Allied-hypnotherapy, Reiki, Radical Healing, Acupressure and so on.

The School of Healing Team is a well-versed, experienced and highly professional team with more than 15 years of experience in their relevant fields.

Ayurvedic Physician, Co-Founder Veddhama Foundation

Dr. Vivek Ahuja

With Seven years of rich experience in hospital administration, Dr Vivek Ahuja, an alumnus of UIAMS, an MBA degree holder in Hospital Management has worked extensively in medical operations as well as in Business Development in Tertiary care Private hospitals of Northern parts of India. His Key strength lies in developing a multidisciplinary team for the fulfillment & execution of all organizational goals.

Dr Vivek Ahuja is a result-focused professional with diverse and progressive experience in Health care sector. He is well specialized in strategic planning, handling operations, business planning, P&L responsibility, branding and positioning and market development. He is a key leader with expertise in developing and launching strategic initiatives that address market opportunities and business priorities.

Dr Vivek Ahuja completed his university training from Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College. By volunteering for Veddhama, he intends to bring about a consciousness to physical as well as mental wellbeing in people. Through various highly effective Ayurvedic therapies, profound knowledge and experience he intends to make Ayurveda a powerful medicine tool of healing but also a lifestyle for sustainable wellbeing.

Astrologer, Author & Mentor

Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra

Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra is a renowned astrologer, teacher and author of a number of books on Astrology with original Sanskrit Slokas and Hindi / English commentary.

Being a scholar of Sanskrit Language and a researcher of Vedic Wisdom from the original Vedic literature, he has translated and commented on all the major classics of Astrology while explaining the VedangaJyotisham of Sage Lagadha, presented in a piece-meal manner by all. He has also edited, translated and commented six works directly from the hand-written Sanskrit manuscripts.

For the benefit of the students of Vedic astrology, he aspired to customize a practical rule base which resulted in the form of more than 80 books ever since and 42 articles are credited to him. The worth of his work lies in its accordance with the astrological classics, as well as, in systematic application of rules cited in the Shastra, concealing the vastness in their brevity.

He teaches Astrology at Vedic Astro India, Darya Ganj, New Delhi, paving the way through organized lectures, workshops and write-ups, and also publishes Mishra’s Indian Ephemeris with full Panchanga every year.

Some of the prime titles amongst his student-oriented books are Panchadhyayee, PrashnaSandarshanam, Vaastu Mimansa, Kismat, Anmol Ratan, Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera, Parashar Uvach and so on.

Media Coordinator

Shaily Gautam

Shaily is B.com and has 8 years of media management experience. she started her media career with National School of Media and now is recruited with Ceyone for 6 years. She has managed National-level press conference and events which are organised on National Level. She has helped the company make Limca Records of clients. she is excellent in communication and public relations

International Coordinator (USA)

Rajita Thakur

Rajita is an engineer turned management professional. A national level basketball player she gave up a high paying job and career security to follow her dream of sports management. A born psychic, Rajita developed her abilities through yogic and reiki practice. She is a Soul Healer and believes that bringing light in people’s life is her trues objective of this life. Rajita is Jyotisha praveena, Vastu Ratna and Numerologist. She practices Tarot , Reiki , Yoga and Acupressure as healing modalities. Presently in USA, she works with charitable organizations as a healer helping those in distress without the pressure of any expectations which in her words hold a person down.

General Secretary

Piyoosha Sharma

Piyoosha Sharma, the Founder & Director of Ceyone Consultants (LLP) started her journey of Ceyone in 2014 and has been continuously delivering her best for the growth of the Company since its inception and has lead the Company grow into many verticals such as Ceyone Business, Ceyone Technologies, Ceyone Research and many more.

Well known as an ambitious, dedicated and a hard working lady, in the industry, Piyoosha had given up her post as the Youngest Director in one of the leading media companies of the region, just at the age of 24, to chase her dream, Ceyone Consultants. Since then, with the relentless efforts of hers, and her competencies in Marketing and Sales Analytics, she has attained a rapport as a Zero Budget Marketing Strategy Expert with the small enterprises, boots trappers and the NGOs of the northern region of our Country. While the number continues to grow, she has been successful in guiding many companies in identifying gaps and creating strategies that maximize their Marketing ROI till date.

Always guided and blessed by her mentors, Piyoosha’s efforts have been to grow Ceyone Consultants in as many manifolds as possible, while remaining grass-rooted. An avid facilitator, a ready to guide soul and a die-hard animal lover, Piyoosha continuous her journey with Ceyone, leaps and bounds

Ceyone Consultants is a key regional player in business consulting, market research, project management, B2B (Business to Business) services and advisory services field, and is among the best consultants in Chandigarh; bridging gaps between the management approaches and its actual implementation plans.
Persistently working toward continuous improvement, and stretching our potential, we have succeeded in developing models and tools that serve to identify our clients specific requirements and cater to addressing them in the most effective and efficient manner. We believe that this represents our main competitive edge, and as such we strive to constantly upgrade and fine-tune these methodologies to remain in line with domestic and international business environments.