Gujarati pandits advised Modi to file nomination on 24
Narendra Modi takes an oath as he files his nomination for the upcoming general election in Vadodara. (Photo: PTI)
Lucknow: Pandits and priests in Varanasi appear “amazed” over the fact that BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has chosen April 24 to file his nomination papers in the holy city.
Pandit Deepak Malviya, a well-known priest and astrologer of Varanasi, said “Bhadra Kaal” falls on April 24, which is inauspicious for making any new beginning.
“Bhadra kaal” is inauspicious in Hindu calendar, and it is also known as “Vishti Karana” in Malayalam. On April 24, it begins at 8.50 in the morning and ends at 7.44.pm, but it is in this period that Mr Modi will file his papers.
“The auspicious dates for filing nominations were April 17, 20 and 22, but the Gujarati pandits apparently advised Mr Modi differently, and he trusts them,” said Pandit Deepak Malviya.
He says the only way counter the ill-effects of “Bhadra Kaal” is to hold a “Maha Mritunjaya Jaap”, but Mr Modi is unlikely to have the time for this elaborate puja before filing his nomination papers.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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