Madugula Nagaphani Sarma Horoscope

Madugula Nagaphani Sarma (born June 8, 1959) is an eminent Indian Sanskrit and Telugu scholar, poet, Avadhani (performer of the literary art Avadhanam), singer, and spiritual leader. Renowned for reviving and popularizing Avadhanam—a complex improvisational art requiring extraordinary memory, wit, and poetic skill—he is the world's only Dwisahasravadhani, having performed it with 2,116 questioners over 37 days. He has conducted over 2,000 Avadhanams globally, authored more than 40 books, composed 33,000 poems and 3,000 devotional songs, and delivered 11,000 hours of discourses on Sanatana Dharma, Vedas, and literature.

As founder of Avadhana Saraswathi Peetham in Hyderabad (with a Goshala housing over 100 indigenous cows) and chairman of I-SERVE (Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas), he promotes Vedic education, culture, and spiritual upliftment. His contributions have earned him the Padma Shri (2025) and numerous titles, though details on his personal wealth are limited—he leads a modest, service-oriented life supported by institutional donations and honors.

Although official time of birth not recorded, I fixed his Lagna / Ascendant as Gemini (07:40 AM) based on his Life Events.

Gemini Moon and Gemini Ascendant - Mastery over multiple skills and tasks. Ardra -2 pada nakshatra. Broad forehead, often adorned with a Tilak or Vibhuti. Expressive eyes with a calm, focused gaze. Prominent nose and rounded cheeks. Traditional dhoti and angavastram, often in white or saffron.

Mars + Venus in 2nd House - Singing ability, aggressive and commanding voice known for blending literature, wit, music, and memory into his performances. Venus also being 5th H & 12th H lord. Mars being malefic lord of 6th & 11th H in debilitation giving Robust Health.

Rahu in 4th H - Nagaphani Sarma garu has traveled widely across India and abroad for Avadhanams, discourses, and cultural events. Places he visited are Hyderabad, Tirupati, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mathura, Varanasi, Kurukshetra, Anantapur, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam in India. Other Countries - USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi).

Jupiter in 6th H - Guru being 7th H & 10th H lord in 6th H aspects on Lagna lord Mercury, 3rd H lord Sun,  6th H & 11th H lord Mars, 2nd H Speech and 10th H Career. He gained praises among his competitors, authored many books, worked as chairman of official language, Vedic institute, Avadhana Saraswathi Peetam, etc. He honored with Padma Shri in 2025 for his contribution to literature and education and also received titles like Tarun Tapasvi (by Atal Bihari Vajpayee), Avadhana Sahasraphani (by N.T. Rama Rao and Saraswathi Putra – for his superhuman intellect & poetic brilliance.

Saturn in 7th H - Shani aspects on 9th H made him extreme Religious and scholar in Sanskrit obtained M.A from Mysore University. Saturn being 9th lord done Ph.D. in Education (Shiksha Shastri) from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati. His marriage life is not much in discussion as he always in traveling away from home.

Ketu in 10th H and Sun + Mercury in 12th - notable for his Spiritual inclination throughout his life.

Yearwise Biography

• 1959: Born on June 8 in Kadavakolanu village near Tadipatri, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, to a family of Vedic scholars and poets. His father, Madugula Nagabhushana Rao, tutored him in Vedic philosophy, Puranas, Itihasas, and spiritual wisdom from a young age, fostering his early inclination toward literature, poetry, and music.
  
  
• 1960s–1970s (Early Education and Childhood): Completed primary and higher secondary education (specific institutions not documented). Showed prodigious talent in Sanskrit and Telugu, mastering the art of Avadhanam through rigorous self-study and family guidance. No health issues noted in this period.
  
  
• 1973: Performed his first Avadhanam at age 14, becoming the youngest Avadhani in India—a milestone that launched his career in literary performance.
  
  
• 1970s–1980s (Higher Education): Earned Sahitya Shiromani from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati; M.A. in Sanskrit from University of Mysore; Proficiency in Oriental Learning from Andhra University, Waltair; and Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati. These qualifications deepened his expertise in Vedic and classical literature.
  
  
• 1985: Conducted Samskritandhra Dasagunita Astavadhanam with 80 scholars in Anantapur, marking an early major performance in his career.
  
  
• 1989: Performed Sampoorna Sanskrit Satavadhanam with 108 pandits at Shankara Mutt, Hyderabad, in the presence of Jagadguru Bharathiteertha Swamy of Sringeri.
  
  
• 1991: Held Sanskrit Astavadhanam in Tirupati, attended by President Shankar Dayal Sharma.
  
  
• 1995: Performed Dwisatavadhanam with 225 scholars in Hyderabad, graced by Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao. Received the title Avadhana Sahasraphani from him.
  
  
• 1996: Conducted Maha Sahasravadhanam with 1,116 scholars over 24 days in Hyderabad, attended by Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.
  
  
• 1997–1998: Achieved Brihat Dwi Sahasravadhanam with 2,116 scholars over 37 days in Hyderabad, in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu—a world-first in Sanskrit and Telugu.
  
  
• 1999: Performed Ekadina Satavadhanam with 116 scholars in one day in New Jersey, USA. Began serving as Chairman of the Official Language Commission, Government of Andhra Pradesh (Cabinet Rank, until 2002).
  
  
• 1999–2002: Held position as Chairman of Official Language Commission, promoting Sanskrit and Telugu in administration.
  
  
• 2000: Conducted Millennium Mahavadhanam with 125 scholars at A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi, and Sanskrit Satavadhanam with 108 scholars at Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi. Received the title Tarun Tapasvi from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  
  
• 2002: Performed Prekashakulanta Pruchakkule Satavadhanam in the USA, with the audience as questioners.
  
  
• 2000s–2010s: Served as Additional Secretary, Dharma Prachara Parishad, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam; Research Scholar for Srimad Bhagavatam critical edition project. Founded Avadhana Saraswathi Peetham in Hyderabad (exact year around early 1990s, as noted "three decades ago" in 2025 sources) to promote Avadhanam through workshops, symposiums, and discourses. Established I-SERVE for Vedic research. Performed Avadhanams in countries like USA, Australia, Singapore, Bahrain, UK, Germany, and France. Authored key works like Vishwabharatam (Sanskrit Mahakavyam with 2,650 shlokas) and over 40 books total.
  
  
• 2013: Performed Avadhana Vijayini Dwi Satavadhanam with 207 scholars at Avadhana Saraswathi Peetham, in collaboration with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.
  
  
• 2014: Conducted Avadhana Raajadhani Dwi Satavadhanam with 225 pandits at FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi.
  
  
• 2025: Conferred Padma Shri for contributions to literature and education. Felicitated at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, and visited Sahitya Akademi. Continued leading Peetham and I-SERVE, with over 2,000 Avadhanams completed in a 52-year career.

An Avadhani is a master of the classical Indian art form called Avadhanam, which showcases extraordinary mental concentration, poetic improvisation, and multitasking.