Many leaders, plagued by astrological challenges such as Rahu and Ketu in their zodiac signs or the shadow of Saturn and Guru Chandal, are resorting to chanting, penance, and yagya (sacrificial rites) to mitigate these planetary influences and secure electoral success.
Some leaders are engaging in rituals for extended periods, ranging from a week to a month, based on their names and gotras (lineage). Remarkably, some of these rituals are being conducted online.
Mahant Pt. Ajay Giri of the Brihaspati Temple said that since the election announcement, rituals have been ongoing in the temple, performed in the names and gotras of leaders from various parties.
This story is from the May 31, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.
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