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For more information please click here to down load the SAARC color brochure as a PDF Congratulations to the PGA's 13th Planetary Gemologist (PG)
Rajiv Golcha, GG, PG, No. 605, Sparta-01, Prestige Acropolis, Next to Forum, Koramangala, Bangalore, PIN-560 025, Mobile +91 99805 12353, Email : prestigegemsjewels@gmail.com The PGA has a 63 question test for certification as a "PGA" or Planetary Gem Advisor. The PGA test is open book with no time limit so the scoring is strict (8 mistakes is failure to pass). Most answers can be found on the PGA's WWW site at PGA Courses and successful applicants will receive the "PGA" (Planetary Gem Advisor) Diploma as well as their Membership Certificate. A successful PGA who is also a 'certified' GEMOLOGIST will be awarded the rare "PG" or PLANETARY GEMOLOGIST Degree. Click HERE for the current official list of PGA Graduates.
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Parashara's Light Vedic Astrology Software Company has developed an anukul-graha-ratna gem selection feature that some PGA members sponsor and offer to the public as a FREE service. Two of the members offering this feature are AstrologicalGem Dot Com and Astral Gemstone Talismans: Simply enter your birth data and get immediate results - FREE The readings are determined using Jyotish (Vedic Sidereal Astrology) based on Lahiri Ayanamsa. We suggest that Vedic horoscope bhava (house) placements be taken into account when deciding between generated options, as gems for planets placed in the 6th (obstacles-enemies), 8th (death-sex), or 12th (loss-falls) houses should probably not be boosted. These prescriptions are not meant to replace the advice of correctly schooled Planetary Gem Advisors employing human intuition - but the results are still interesting and useful. Notice to anyone else offering this free service: Please let us know and we will inform the public. ANUKUL GEM POWERS INFO UPDATES Jyotish Gem Powers Has Been Updated
How to Cure Insomnia through Rudraksha Therapy Summertime is here again and so is the time for warm weather and relaxing evenings followed by quality sound sleep.
However, some of us can’t just stay asleep because of the higher temperature in summer. The hot summer nights keep us tossing and turning around which keeps us far from feeling fresh the next morning.
How to Tackle Summer Insomnia this Year - talk by Smt. Neeta Singhal  Gem Choosing When choosing gems we must mentally take note and add up the pluses in a chart. We want to determine which graha or astral demigod is the chart holder's best friend. We should avoid our enemies or ill wishers, and shouldn't associate with them more than necessary. If we have a powerful friend then they can help us, and if we have a weak friend then we could make them stronger. But we should not strengthen our enemies. It is a mistake to equate strength/weakness with friend/foe in astrology or any field - that is common sense. A planet being weak does not mean it is inimical, and a planet's being strong doesn't automatically make it favorable. We want to determine which planets are the most anukul (auspicious); strength is another matter.---Richard Shaw Brown, PG
Published in the Jan 2013 Issue of Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Magazine
 Numbers and Branding By Dr. U. Umesh Kumar, BMAS, PGA
 International Astrological Conference 2013 International Astrological conference going to held on1st, 2nd. & 3rd. February 2013 - Organized by the Centre of Astrological Study & Research for Public Welfare, Jamshedpur (TATA), Jharkhand Joint venture-ship with Asian Astrologers’ Congress (Dhaka) Bangladesh and Indian College of Astrology and Astronomy, Kolkata, West Bengal within Eastern India. Foreign Delegation Fee is $120 dollars excluding all the journey expenses. Those Delegates will come through delegation fee they will get all the facilities after coming to Jamshedpur i.e., Transportation facility from station – Hotel – Hall – Hotel, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Tea & lodging also. This Conference is one of the best Conference among the World. Every year a lot of foreigners are coming from all over the world to see & gather their knowledge of this conference. Delegates have to come in through Dum Dum Airport in Kolkata. From Kolkata to Jamshedpur there are a lot of Express Trains with AC Coach available which will take 4 to 5 hours only. In Jamshedpur Delegates can see the tourist places Shib Mandir at Golpahari (Where God Shiv is staying on hill), Jubilee Park, Dimna Lake, Hoodco, Kinan & JRD Stadium (where International Games are arranged) and in Kolkata tourism places are Kalighat Kali Mandir, Dhakniswar Kalimandir (Ramkrishna Paramahansa Guru of Swami Vivekananda has established this MAA KALI), Belur Math, Zoo, National Library, Bay of Bengal, Hooghly Bridge, Birla Planetorium, Victoria Memorial, Nicco Park , Eden Gardens. Salt Lake Stadium (Where international games are held). The time is the winter season in India. Temperature of Jamshedpur & Kolkata will run between 10-12 degree centigrade. CONTACT Founder & Director of Center of Astrological Study & Research for Public Welfare as well as Chief Advisor of the conference Committee is Prof. S. K. Shastry [Mob- +919835197965 / +916572230211(O)]. For more information please contact the Registrar - Hiranmoy Bhattacharyya - at e-mail: hiranmoyb@rediffmail.com / Mob. no +919831575611, raj4ever_jsr@yahoo.com, chakraborty.beauty@rediffmail.com World’s largest Retail Store Dedicated to Planetary Gemstones Opens in Bangalore.
Ms. Vani Ganapathy, one of the top Bharata Natyam Dancers of India also graced the occasion. Ms. Vani has danced all over the country and abroad performing for many important dignitaries from Indian and abroad. Ms. Vani runs a dance institution under the name ‘SANCHARI’ where she herself trains a lot of enthusiastic and dedicated youngsters. Gemstone Universe, the world’s largest retail store exclusively for planetary gemstones, is spread over 3000 sq. ft. with dazzling interiors based on themes from the Zodiac, astrology, Astronomy and Vedic texts. The retail store of 3000 sq ft is part of the Gemstoneuniverse centre of excellence – the with 10,000 sq ft housing a research center, private viewing chambers, state of art gem photography studio and gemological instruments among other facilities right in the heart of Bangalore. Story by This Week In Bangalore Dot Com – Nov 16, 2012 For More Information see http://www.gemstoneuniverse.com/gemsretailstore.php Pt. Brij Bihari Sharma Becomes PGA Honorary Patron  The PGA is honored to welcome outstanding Vedacharya and Jyotishacharya Pandit Brij Bihari Sharma, founder of Vedic Life Mission in Kanpur, U.P., India. Pandit B.B. Sharma has throughly studied Sanskrit and Vedas, Vastu Shastra and Vedic Jyotish from "Sampurnanand University" of Varanasi in India. He also holds degrees of Shastri Sahita Charya and M.A. in Vedic and Hindi and Philosophy. Pandit B.B. Sharma has visited many countries such as U.K., Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong and many places and cities in India to perform Vedic Yagyas. Pandit Sharma has also written a book on Vastu Shastra (Indian Architecture) titled "Bhartiya Vastu Chandrika" and for the last 25 years he has been publishing annual Hindu calendar book named "Tithi Chandrika". In 2012 180,000 copies of Tithi Chandrika were printed and distributed in 45 centers of India and abroad. "Jyotish Rashiphal" a weekly horoscope by Pandit B.B. Sharma is published in the National Edition of "DainikJagran" a widely read daily newspaper in India. Vedic Life Mission has been working since 2000 and has performed over 15,000 Yagyas. The PGA is honored to have his support. CONTACT
 Beauty Chakraborty Becomes PGA Honorary Patron Beauty Chakraborty is President of the Astrological College (Indian College of Astrology & Astronomy) and President of West Bengal State Committee of Asian Astrologers' Congress (Dhaka) CONTACT
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News about 21st. Asian Astrologers’ Conference -2012 at Kolkata , India 21st Asian astrologers’ Conference -2012 was organised by Indian College of Astrology & Astronomy,Kolkata Joint Ventureship with Asian Astrologers’ Congress (Dhaka), Bangladesh & Centre of Astrological Study & Research for Public Welfare , Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Kolkata is Kingdom of West Bengal. And West Bengal & Jharkhand are the States of Eastern India. This Conference is running Twelve years. This Conference is known as the best & knowlegable & successful Conference among in all other renownd Conference of India. Many foreigns & Indian astrologers from different states all over the India are coming in this conference by expending their valuable times & money for sharing the knowledges. This Conference commenced on 04th. & 05th. February-2012 at Samaj Sadan (Nazrul Mancha), near Dhakhineswar Kali Mandir of 24-Pargana (North),Kolkata. Dhakhineswar Mandir is renownd spiritual place . when Tourists are coming in Kolkata ( Easter part of India) they always intend to see this mandir. Because Ramkrishna Paramahansa Dev the Guruji of Swami Vivekananda had seen the The God MAA KAL I and she instruct Ramkrishna Paramhansha for foundation of her embodiment. There also a meditation room . Lot of peoples who are interested for meditation they can take place do the meditation as per their timing ability.
The Chief of this Conference is Smt. Beauty Chakraborty and further any kind of information or any quieries you are requested to give the mail by talk Ar. Hiranmoy Bhattacharyya, VP. Of Indian College of Astrology & Astronomy- Kolkata. E-mail – chakraborty_beauty@rediffmail.com & hiranmoyb@rediffmail.com, & mobile no. +91-9831575611.
 Former Thai Prime Minster General Prem visits one of Astral Gemstone Talismans many locations around Bangkok. H.E. was greeted by four AGT sales advisors, all PGAs Royal Patronage & Recognition for Bangalore’s Guruji Shrii Arnav and Gemstone Universe  Guruji Shrii Arnav and Maharaja Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar Bahadur in the Gemstone Universe Gem Gallery. His Highness, The King of Mysore and the scion of the royal family, Member of Parliament for 4 times and the present President of Karnataka Cricket Board, Maharaja Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar Bahadur graced the premises of Gemstone Universe in Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA with his presence and visited their Gem Gallery of Fine, Natural and unheated gemstones. His Highness appreciated & admired the work being done by their organization towards development of planetary gemology and he viewed a sampling of their collection of rare and exquisite gemstones. Healing Matrix Opens Rudraksha Centres Across India  Neetaji at the opening in Hyderabad Hyderabad: Mrs. Indira Gandhi wore them; so do Yehudi Menuhin, B. K. S. Iyengar, Amitabh Bachchan, Bal Thackery, Shammi Kapoor, Murali Manohar Joshi, Sri Sri Ravishanker, Mata Amritanandayi Devi, Tamil Actress Khusboo or for that matter Rajanikanth. Probably the best of the berries ever produced in the alternative therapies, is catching on like never before. Ref. http://apnnews.com/2011/07/07/healing-matrix-embarks-on-retail-chain-of-rudraksha-science-therapy-centres-across-several-cities-in-the-country/ PGA Ruling Committee Appoints New Members The PGA Ruling Committee has unanimously appointed two new members, Sriman Arnavji and Smt. Neetaji
Heal your mind, body and soul with Gem Therapy and Ayurveda-Balance the tridoshas of the body with Ayurveda Gemstone Therapy.
New PG book in Malayam by Sivaraam Babu Kumar, PGA
A new "Planetary Gemology" book, "NAVARATNA VISHESHANGAL" (in malayalam) was released in the full day astrology seminar conducted by M/s Astrovision. The release was done by Binod Hariharan and Astrologer P.G.Nambiar in the presence of learned astrologers Sri. Kanipayyur Narayan Namboodiri, Sri. R. G. Thuravoor and Sri. Hari Menon at Bharat Tourist Home, Ernakulam on 25th September 2010. Around 400 astrology lovers (practicing astrologers and astrology students) participated in the function and the author presided over the function. Planetary Gemology Goes iPhone & iPad  Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans II By Richard Shaw Brown, PG http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ancient-astrological-gemstones/id379587410?mt=8 Description
“A complete guide on gems in astrology”---The Astrological Magazine of India NEW ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE: MODERN ASTROLOGY  NEW ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE: MODERN ASTROLOGY The NEW ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE which was started as a successor to THE ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE founded by Dr.B.V.Raman and which was edited by his daughter Gayatri Devi Vasudev after his demise in 1998 until her resignation from the Editorship in June 2007 now comes to you as MODERN ASTROLOGY. As with its predecessor, MODERN ASTROLOGY has been widely welcomed by the astrology community as well as by the lay readership and now has an international readership. Annual subscription rates in India Rs. 360. For other Asian countries --Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, etc., it is Rs.1200/- (necessitated by the high postal charges), USA & EUROPE US$ 55 Payable Agrany Publications, 56, ITI Layout IV East Main Road, Banshankari III Stage, Bangalore 560 085 India Prof. Shastri Honored with Padma Bhushan
 For those not familiar with the highest National Awards of India, the award "Padma Bhushan" is very lofty in deed. I'm proud to attach this new letter from Govt of India, informing my dear friend, Prof Dr Satya Vrat Shastri, of his being awarded, "Padma Bhushan" (He has already been awarded "Padma Shree" years ago). So far his awards in Sanskrit, including recent "Jnanapith", bring his total of awards in Sanskrit to 67. It's another proud day for all Indians. Do Gemstones Work-No They Don’t for 90% of the People. Alteration of Karmic Life Map is a Herculean Task
By Guruji Shrii Arnav, PGA (HC)
PGA welcomes new "PG" Planetary Gemologist John F. Stampfli  John F. Stampfli is the Founder and President of The Stampfli Group. His background includes management positions with Ernst & Young, LLP and KPMG, LLP where he was a subject matter expert in international trade. John was also the Manager of Logistics for Unisys Corporation where he had direct responsibility for import/export operations, regulatory compliance and international and domestic transportation. John received a BA in History from California State University, Fullerton. In addition, he holds Professional Designations in International Business Management and International Trade from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a Certified and Registered Gemologist. He is only the 13th person to achieve this PG Diploma. The PGA is honored to welcome Mr, Stampfli, PG. NEW: Kampeer Krungpradap-Koobharamee Color eBook  GREAT NEWS FOR THAI READERS, Richard Shaw Brown's Benjamin Franklin Award winning classic, "Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans - 2nd Edition since 1995 with 8 additional Chapters and full color improved design, is now available in Thai language as a a full-color, large-format eBook. PURCHASE ON LINE FOR $6.99 More
Honors & Awards for PGA Honorary Founder Patron Silver & Gold Collection by Astral Gemstone Talismans AGT has started creating numbered talismans in Sterling Silver and 21k Gold Trim that are more affordable to the general public. Below are four examples. For more information contact www.agt-gems.com.
Rudraksha
Jagat-Guru Sri Kamal Narayan Seetha becomes PGA Honorary Patron
 Kamal Narayan Seetha, Rudra Centre, Shop No 9, Emerald Complex, Near Imax Adlabs, Bhakti Park, Anik Wadala Link Road, Wadala (E) Mumbai-400037 Maharashtra, (INDIA), Tel: (0)-(91)-22-24046611, 24046655, E-mail: RudraCentre@hotmail.com  "Talk Presentation On Gemology and Planetary Gemstones" Planetary Gemologist Tan Kah Yeow gave a "Talk Presentation On Gemology and Planetary Gemstones" on 24-08-2008 (Sunday) at 4pm to 6pm, at Nyonya Baba Association in Penang, Malaysia. WORLD'S BEST BOOK ON RUDRAKSHA REPUBLISHED By leading expert Sri Kamal Narayan Seetha, founder of Rudra Center in Mumbai  NEW "PLANETARY GEMOLOGIST"  Tan Kah Yeow, RGA, RG, PG, AJP, No. 90, Argyll Road, 10050 Penang, Malaysia. Mobile: (006)017-4786365 Tel/Fax: (006)04-2634472, E-mail: mp_gemologist@yahoo.com NEW
"PLANETARY GEMOLOGIST"
The PGA is honored to welcome Mr. Dan Cooper, GG, PG - who is our 11th Planetary Gemologist READ MORE ON DAN  Ms Neeta, Director Rudra Centre, and Shree Rajeev Krishna Dasa, Director Shaligram.com Visit PGA Secretary, Richard Shaw Brown, PG, in Bangkok recently NEW
"PLANETARY GEMOLOGIST"
 The PGA is honored to welcome Mr. Loren Minner, GG, FGA, PG - who is our 10th Planetary Gemologist READ MORE ON LOREN  Imagine: There are 3 kinds of gems 1) Jyotish (good) Quality 2) Doshi (bad) quality... and 3) Bluff (???) quality. ---Bluff means a stone or gem that looks free of problems, but these are hidden in the cutting and setting, as much as possible. These are defective gems that are not in the category of GOOD, nor bad. They are kind of useless, not good, not {totally) bad!??-- kind of "blah!!!" The trick is to buy the defective stone at a really cheap price because it's bad quality, then recut the gem and create a setting to hide the major or minor flaws...this looks like "jyotish" quality and sells for top quality prices, or even discounted prices, still the biggest profit margin is in bluff gem jewelry. And that includes "cultured" as a BLUFF "pearl" So, bad is bad, and bluff is so so, but jyotish quality, such as "natural" pearl, clean emerald, etc., is the most rare and most expensive. Such top quality gems hold a very small profit margin because starting costs are so extemely high (compared to common bluff stones) that they cannot be marked up like ordinary jewelry (bluff stones). It requires a high level of sophistication to identify true quality and values. A person advised to wear a 5 carat emerald is a fool if they spend Rs. 500-5000 for a 5 carat emerald, because in that price only very low (bad) quality is available. A person of knowledge knows that such a perfect 5 carat flawless gem is available, but cost is anywhere from US$3,000-$6,000 per carat, meaning minimum price would be over $15,000. If poor people can't afford jyotish quality, then they should go for "uparatna" in jyotish quality. Such as clean peridot in place of bad emerald. It is not an irony that healthy people are not seeking the "cure"---In this manner we understand that wealthy people (who can afford the best) are not interested in talismans. The irony is that those who cannot afford Jyotish gems are usually the only ones seeking them. And what they usually get, at best, is BLUFFED! VIP Astrological Guru Pandit Sanjay Rath is new PGA Honorary Patron 
Planetary
Gemologists Association,
C3 Building, Lumpini Night Bazaar, 1875 Rama 4 Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Kingdom of Thailand Kind Attn: Mr. Richard Shaw Brown, PG Dear Richard, We acknowledge with pleasure, the efforts made by you and the Planetary Gemnologists Association in promoting awareness about Jyotisa Quality gemstones and their proper use. Specifically, the information, documentation and proof about the following is very much appreciated. 1. The continuing debate on anukula (favourable, risk free) and pratikula (unfavourable, appeasement) gemstones. In principle, we strongly support the use of anukula gemstones and would recommend a pratikula gemstone only if it was involved in a strong favourable yoga in a kendra (quadrant). 2. The nava-ratna or nine principal gemstones of the navagraha, their definitions of quality including colour, clarity etc. All the nine gemstones are ideally used with the ruby in the centre surrounded with the other eight gems in an eight-petal heart lotus formation, as a pendant. We have been admiring your beautiful creations. 3. Discussion on gemstone conflicts are interesting and in principle we have found them to alter the strength of the principal gemstone in a negative manner, provided they do not form a part of any yoga. 4. Bogus and Genuine Lakshmi Shanka information at the website http://www.p-g-a.org/index1.html is very helpful and we hope to see your continued efforts in this direction in the future as well. We acknowledge and accept with thanks, your offer to be an Honorary Patron of the Planetary Gemologists Association. With best wishes, Yours truly, (Sanjay Rath) Sri Mangala Party...Richard Brown launches 9th Designs Book in style
The
gemstone representing the positive powers of the planet Mars according
to Vedic astrology and Navagraha gemology is Red Coral.
BOGUS & GENUINE LAKSHMI SHANK INFORMATION
Now, in this Kali Yuga, bogus is taken as real. There is only one real Lakshmi Shank, and that is Valampuri Turbinella Pyrum from Indian Seas. This shell is sacred, very rare and valuable, costing hundreds of thousands of Rupees. But certain dealers are selling another type of shell, Lightning Whelk (busycon contrarium) from North America, a common Whelk shell, and calling as a SHANK (Conch), as "Valampuri" or "Dakshinvarti Lakshmi Shank". This is either ignorance of the truth OR fraud. Either way the result is the same, i.e., getting a BOGUS Valampuri. BUYER BEWARE!
Interesting Information from Mani Mala on Planetary Gemology
VIP ASTROLOGER PT. SANJAY RATH PROPOUNDS ANUKULA-VAD
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