A 'Kavadi' in Tamil stands for a sea shell. Using these, the position of an individual and the cause of his visit for consultation is found and the solution of his problems are suggested. For this, 108 kavadis are used and they are rotated a number of times, the blessings of Guru are invoked. A portion of the kavadis are separated and counted to find out the ruling planet at that time. The results of the prasna horoscope ( A horoscope formulated at the time of arrival of the persons) are compared with the results of the kavadi prasnam, and the predictions are pronounced.

To determine the most auspicious day to conduct the marriage, house warming, time to start ceremony etc..