V. Balan, born on 17 October 1942, was a renowned Indian sculptor and painter known for his contributions to Mosaic Art and church interior designs. After earning a Diploma from Cochin School of Art in 1962, he began teaching there before moving to Chennai in 1970. He gained prominence by creating the Mosaic Art of the Risen Lord and designing church interiors across India. In 1980, he established his studio, Arte Sacra, in Bangalore, furthering his influence in the realm of art related to Christian worship.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 344 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 288 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (6:30 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
October 17, 1942 Facts
Generation Group
V. Balan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Perumbavoor
Educated At: Cochin School of Art
Occupation: painter
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for October 17, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23 Libra 13 | 24 Libra 6 | 17 Capricorn 4 |
| Moon | 26 Capricorn 42 | 5 Virgo 54 | 11 Aquarius 3 |
| Mercury | 11 Libra 19 | 15 Scorpio 7 | 6 Aquarius 10 |
| Venus | 15 Libra 32 | 4 Libra 9 | 29 Capricorn 46 |
| Mars | 19 Libra 32 | 17 Scorpio 3 | 16 Sagittarius 39 |
| Jupiter | 23 Cancer 57 | 24 Cancer 7 | 20 Cancer 23 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 23 | 26 Pisces 30 | 6 Gemini 40 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 2 | 0 Gemini 48 | 0 Gemini 58 |
| Neptune | 0 Libra 30 | 0 Aries 6 | 2 Libra 4 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 9 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 6 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 1 Virgo 31 | 16 Pisces 10 | 27 Leo 7 |
| Ketu | 1 Pisces 31 | 16 Virgo 10 | 27 Aquarius 7 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
