For over 22 years, Acharya Rao has stood at the forefront of Vedic Astrology — a Jyotish scholar, published author, international lecturer, and dedicated teacher whose life has been wholly devoted to Jyotish. Born and raised in Parvatipuram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

His credentials speak to decades of mastery and scholarly excellence. Acharya Rao holds the distinguished titles of “Jyotish Acharya” and “Jyotish Chaitanya” — conferred by the revered Pranava Peetham, Coimbatore, India — and “Jyotish Visharada” from the Council of Vedic Astrology (CVA), USA. These honors reflect not only his intellectual command of the subject, but his unwavering integrity and lifelong commitment to the Vedic path.

A prolific and celebrated voice in the world of Jyotish scholarship, Acharya Rao has authored 16 Astrology Books and authored 108 scholarly articles published in some of India’s and the world’s most respected Vedic Astrology magazines and journals.  His writings are known for their extraordinary depth and his rare ability to make even the most intricate cosmic systems accessible, meaningful, and practical for students and seekers alike.