From doing homams to licking honey, politicians will go to any lengths to win elections
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Hyderabad: Like the proverbial “formula” every filmmaker relies on, sure that it will make his film a hit, leaders too have their own formulas to appease the gods of elections. But as we know, like films, not every politician wins.
For our leaders, voters often take second place to stars, tips from tantriks and trying to win divine favour.
TRS supremo K. Chandrasekhar Rao is often seen wearing a red flashy band above his elbow called ‘Imam-e-Zamin’, apparently for success and safety. YSRC leader Vijayalakshmi always carries a Bible and of late, TD supremo Chandrababu Naidu has been regularly sporting vermillion after performing pujas for success. And of course, the tried and tested method of offering gold to deities, preferred by the likes of T. Jayaprakash Reddy, never goes out of style.
With the crucial Assembly and Lok Sabha elections here, contestants are rushing to every temple, mosque, church, gurdwara and other places of worship besides astrologers and tantriks for success. And some get pretty interesting tips.
Srinivas Gargeya, the astrologer who conducted pujas at Chandrababu Naidu’s Ugadi bash, received several politicians seeking his advice on jumping to other parties and winning the polls. “I give some simple tips to raise their confidence level. Take red gram (kandi pappu), fry, powder it and mix it with coconut oil. With the middle finger of the right hand, apply the same on the neck. It gives confidence,” reveals Gargeya.
The astrologer suggests another simple remedy, “Take three drops of quality honey, pour it on the right hand, turn towards north before 7.30 am, close eyes, take a deep breath and lick the honey.”
According to Gargeya, there are several tantric remedies that will enhance confidence, chances of success in politics and other endeavours. “I don’t normally give predictions. I only help them in value addition,” he tells DC.
Gargeya, like other astrologers, makes it clear that success can be achieved in elections only if “Guru, Shani, Ravi and other stars” are favourable for the politician according to correct date and time of birth.
“It all depends on the stars. If the stars are favourable, you will win, if not, then no. There are some who suggest Chandi Yagam. It’s good to conduct homam, but it can’t assure you 100 per cent success.”
He adds, “If all contestants conduct Chandi Yagam, all cannot win. Only one candidate wins in an Assembly or Lok Sabha constituency. I am quite careful about suggesting Chandi Yagam.”
Astrologer and scholar Dr Mahantaiah also gave tips to several politicians.
“For success, Guru, Shani and Ravi should be favourable. We do suggest Chandi homam and other pujas for a minimum of three days. But ultimately, it’s the gods who decide your fate,” he says.
Another astrologer, who refuses to be named, suggests feeding roti to three black dogs daily. “It helps the person in achieving the goal. If you care for people, especially the sick and needy, animals and birds, you will certainly achieve success.”
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