An ancient Prasna Marga branch of Kerala and Tamil Nadu — solutions from the time of the query and the character of betel leaves offered, not only the birth chart.
Unlike chart-only astrology, Thamboola Prasnam addresses unresolved current problems, missing items, health concerns or ancestral/deity doshas using query time and the physical state of betel leaves.
Procedure: offer uncounted leaves (often 12+) with nuts, fruits, flowers and dakshina; observe arrival omens (Nimitham); place day’s planets on a Rasi Chakram; inspect leaf count and defects; apply regional mathematical formulae (e.g. add 12, divide by 7) to locate the problem source.
Share the problem and preferred mode (visit / guidance).
Leaf offering and dakshina guidance given.
Omens, Gochara and leaf analysis performed.
Source domain and contributing factors explained.
Suggested corrective steps and follow-up.
Full leaf analysis is in person; online can prepare and guide next steps.
Traditionally an uncounted set, often twelve or more.
Query time and offerings are central; birth data can still help.
Describe your problem; for in-person sittings bring betel leaves as advised. Online guidance available for preparation.
Identified a family dosha theme we had been circling for years.
Respectful traditional sitting — clear remedial steps afterward.