Govinda Bhattathiri

Govinda Bhaṭṭathiri (also known as Govinda Bhattathiri of Thalakkulam or Thalkkulathur) (c. 1237 – 1295) was an Indian astrologer and astronomer who flourished in Kerala during the thirteenth century CE.

Govinda Bhaṭṭatiri
Bornc. 1237
Diedc. 1295
NationalityIndian
OccupationAstrologer
Known forContributions to Indian astrology
Notable workNauka, Muhurtharathna
Notes
Paramesvara was a grandson of a disciple of Govinda Bhaṭṭatiri.

Govinda Bhaṭṭatiri was born in the Nambudiri family known by the name Thalakkulathur in the village of Alathiyur, Tirur in Kerala. He was traditionally considered to be the progenitor of the Pazhur Kaniyar family of astrologers. He is an important figure in the Kerala astrological traditions.

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