Namaste. I am Santhosh Kumar Sharma Gollapelli, the founder of OnlineJyotish.com, a practising astrologer and the developer of many of the calculation systems used on this website.
I began studying astrology in 1996 through the traditional Guru–Shishya method and started professional practice in 2000. After launching OnlineJyotish.com in 2004, I continued building software for horoscopes, Panchang, Muhurta, marriage matching and related astrology services.
This page explains my background, training, website-development journey and the working principles behind the services offered here.
Education and astrology training
I completed an M.A. in Telugu from Osmania University. On Vijaya Dashami, 21 October 1996, I began traditional astrology study under the late Sri Gollapelli Pedda Hanmandlu in my hometown of Dharmapuri.
Parashari Vedic astrology is the foundation of my practice. I later studied KP, Nadi, Prashna, Muhurta and related systems. An important part of my work is to keep the rules of each system clear rather than combining methods without explanation.
How OnlineJyotish.com began
In 2002, with encouragement from my late brother Sri Velpuri Srinivas, I began offering free online astrology services through a local temple website. That experience showed a clear need for astrology information and calculation tools in Telugu.
I started OnlineJyotish.com and Om Sri Sai Jyotisha Vidyapeetham in April 2004. I remain directly involved in translating astrology rules into software, writing interpretations, reviewing translations, maintaining the site and correcting calculation or content errors.
Journey timeline
Began formal astrology study in the Guru–Shishya tradition on Vijaya Dashami.
Started offering professional astrology consultations.
Began providing free online astrology services through a local temple website.
Started OnlineJyotish.com and Om Sri Sai Jyotisha Vidyapeetham.
Received the “Jyotisha Ratna” title at an All India Astrological Conference in Hyderabad.
Felicitated by the chairman and officials of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Dharmapuri.
Continues developing astrology calculations, Panchang, Muhurta, horoscope reports and multilingual website services.
How I approach the work
- Separate astronomical calculation from astrological interpretation.
- State the location and traditional decision rule used for Panchang, festivals and Muhurta.
- Present astrology as traditional guidance rather than a guaranteed outcome.
- Do not position astrology as a replacement for medical, legal or financial professionals.
- Review and correct calculation or content errors reported on the website.
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Recognition
I received the “Jyotisha Ratna” title at an All India Astrological Conference in Hyderabad on 28 October 2004. In 2008, I was felicitated by the chairman and officials of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Dharmapuri.
Selected newspaper coverage
A selection of older newspaper clippings retained on the website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Santhosh Kumar Sharma Gollapelli?
He is the founder of OnlineJyotish.com, a practising astrologer and the developer of many of the website’s astrology calculation systems. He began studying astrology in 1996 and started professional practice in 2000.
What are his education and astrology training?
He completed an M.A. in Telugu from Osmania University and began traditional Guru–Shishya training under the late Sri Gollapelli Pedda Hanmandlu of Dharmapuri.
When did OnlineJyotish.com begin?
Online astrology services began through a local temple website in 2002. OnlineJyotish.com was started in April 2004.
Which astrology systems does he work with?
His work includes Parashari Vedic astrology, KP astrology, Nadi astrology, Muhurta, Prashna, marriage matching and Vastu.
How can I request a personal consultation?
Use the phone or chat consultation page on OnlineJyotish.com. Confirm the fee, appointment time and required birth details on the booking page before proceeding.
Personal consultation
For career, marriage, Muhurta or horoscope consultation, review the appointment details on the consultation page.
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