Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) was established in 1998 with the objective of teaching astrology in the ancient, time honored tradition of Maharishi Parasara, Jaimini and other sages of yore. The tradition traces its lineage to Mahapurush Achyuta Dasa, the disciple of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Astrology is taught by a panel of Jyotish Gurus in the traditional jyotish parampara of Jagannath Puri. The highest standards of integrity would be unfused through the strict discipline of yogic practices including training in Vedic remedial measures. Meditation including dhyana (meditation techniques to cleanes the mind), dharana (concentration techniques to increase intelligence and use of intuition), pranayama (yogic breathing methods to increase life force) etc. are taught to ensure spiritual discipline while the classes on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit ensures a balanced spiritual growth with the knowledge of Vedic Astrology.