Hyderabad:Renowned astrologerBejan Daruwala died on May 29 from comorbidity. He was suffering from asthma, pneumonia and was also affected by the coronavirus. He was admitted to a hospital in a critical condition and was put on a life support system.
A staunch devotee of Lord Ganesha, Daruwala had made many famous predictions including those on the life of both- former US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, besides many other celebrities. He made predictions based on a combination of planetary constellations, Kundli - an astrological chart, and numerology.
His death is said to be an "irrecoverable loss" to the world of astrology.
Born on July 11, 1931, Daruwala was a Parsee (Zoroastrian) by religion. He had a degree in Vedic astrology – Jyotishi Mahamahopadhyay.
Unlike most astrologers, Bejan followed Vedic and Western systems of astrology, aiching, tarot, numerology, Kablah, and palmistry to make predictions. He incorporated all these systems to make accurate and logical predictions.
Daruwala was of a great belief that it was Lord Ganesha who had blessed him with this talent.
The accuracy of his predictions soon made him an ace astrologer in the US.
He had close contacts with several international newspapers, magazines periodicals, television channels, and publishing houses.
Some highlights from Bejan Daruwala's life:
Harper Collins in a publication of 'The Millennium Book of Prophecy' had mentioned Bejan Daruwala as one of the 100 great astrologers of the last 1,000 years.
Upon his arrival in Delhi, Dalai Lama had asked Bejan Daruwala to keep his hand on his head, causing an immense joy to Daruwala.