By IETeam For those who don’t know yet, well, Palmistry is actually a part of Indian astrology, and it is not like a new thing at all, it has been going on for quite a while now, probably centuries by this point. Though, there is no scientific backing for palmists telling you exactly what will be happening in your life down the line and what your purpose in life is, but still, there are so many people who believe in this. It could be that there is some truth to this, we don’t know that. But there are some exceptional well-read and educated palmists in India that have a good track record. And today, we’re here to take a good look at the top 10 famous palmists in India as of 2025. So, here we go then.
1. Dr. Sohini Sastri (Kolkata)
To be honest, yes, Dr. Sohini Sastri is a leading palmist and astrologer in the entire country of India, and yes, there’s no denying that. What’s the reason though? Well, it’s pretty simple actually, you see, people are fond of her as she has an amazing 99% accuracy rate. Like, right here in India, she assists celebrities, businessmen and women, and the common man with her expertise in Vedic astrology and palmistry. The Astrological Association of Great Britain conferred her the honor of “Best Astrologer in the World”. Just saying!
2. Aditya Shastri (Kolkata)
To begin with, you see, Aditya Shastri has been doing palmistry for more than 25 years and is quite good at it. He is a winner of a gold medal in Vedic astrology and several more awards, including the Pride of Bharat Award, were you aware of that? Though, keep in mind that Aditya doesn’t just rely solely on palmistry; he combines palmistry with numerology and Vastu to give a person the best possible advice.
3. Ramapada Acharjee (Kolkata)
For those who don’t know yet, well, Ramapada Acharjee is fantastic because he uses a unique palmistry technique called “Kara-Kushti,” you know, which enables him to work out a person’s birth characteristics only by viewing their hands! You must admit, that’s something amazing right there, isn’t it? Like, he’s been functioning in this industry for the past 32 years and comes from a family of astrologers, just saying. His father taught him everything about astrology and palmistry, and he has spent years studying ancient texts to master this art.
4. G.S. Mohan Viswanathan (Chennai)
Alright, you see, next is G.S. Mohan Viswanathan who has spent over 40 years and read over 70,000 hands so far! What’s so special about him though? Well, just know that he blends classical palmistry and modern psychological techniques, leading to very detailed readings that are easy to comprehend. Many politicians, celebrities, and businessmen consult him to give very detailed and easy-to-understand readings.
5. Rajat Nayar (Delhi/Mumbai)
If you ever saw an astrology palmistry show on TV you might know Rajat Nayar already, right? Like, for over two decades now, he has been very much present on television. Talking about palm reading though, in this field, he has been present for the last 37 years. Over 10 million people from 195 countries have been helped by him. That’s a huge number! Famous Bollywood actors, politicians, and big business leaders are his clients, just saying.
6. Dr. Prem Gupta (Mumbai)
Alright, next on the list, Dr. Prem Gupta has been in the profession of palmistry for 36 years and it shows. How? Well, you see, he’s helped over 18 thousand people and even guided businesses with his predictions. This palmist also uses numerology, Vastu, and face reading to give people an idea of their future. Sure enough, we can say that his readings help people make better decisions to move towards a happier and more successful life.
7. K.P. Tripathi (All Over India)
Then, since 1992, K.P. Tripathi has been studying palm reading aka palmistry, and that is precisely what he is famous for right here in India and that’s why we have included him on this list. For years now, you see, because of his reliable forecasts and suggestions, he has gained a lot of credibility in palm reading. Like, as of 2025, K.P. Tripathi has been on more than 20 TV news channels & shows how famous he is!
8. Dr. Anjan Shastri (Kolkata, West Bengal)
Next on the list, Dr. Anjan Shastri is someone who makes palmistry easy to understand, like, his personalized and practical method makes him kinda a hit in Kolkata. He has helped countless people overcome personal challenges and gives career guidance, relationship advice, etc. Though, keep in mind that he isn’t about those vague and broad answers, he kinda goes into detail and then tells you about your life.
9. Dr. Vivek Chopra (International Presence)
And then, you see, Dr. Vivek Chopra isn’t just an Indian palmist, he kinda is famous worldwide! How and why? Well, first of all, he has 47 years of experience & has done a palm reading of over 17 million people, how about that now? Like, right here in India though, he’s worked with many Bollywood and TV stars like Mandira Bedi, Rannvijay Singh, Jackie Shroff, etc. Just saying!
10. Punam Ahluwalia (Punam Ji) (New Delhi)
Alright, last on the list is Punam Ahluwalia, better known as Punam Ji, who has been reading palms for over 40 years. She studied a lot of hands and got an insight into how palm lines change over time. She is a faculty at the Delhi Astro Study Circle and has advised various high-net-worth individuals like businessmen, lawyers, and celebrities in the country.
Conclusion
That’s all for now. See, you can find palmists in literally every part of the country, even the small villages, but by far, these are the 10 most famous ones in the country that a lot of people trust. Now, you can go ahead, and dig a little deeper on your own to find out more about these palmists, like, who they are, who have been their clients, what people have said about them, etc.