In line with the DMK’s tradition of dynastic politics, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and party president MK Stalin appointed his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Deputy Chief Minister in a major cabinet reshuffle.
Udhayanidhi, who currently serves as the sports minister in his father’s administration, has been promoted just days after MK Stalin made a cryptic remark regarding his son’s potential rise when he said “There will be no disappointment, there will be change”.
However what is interesting to note is that the DMK scion who had given a clarion call to eradicate Sanatana Dharma (aka Hinduism) will be swearing in as Deputy Chief Minister at 3:15 PM on 29 September 2024, which is an auspicious hour according to the Hindu calendar.
On 29 September 2024, the inauspicious times are between 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM (Ragukaalam) and 12.00 Noon – 01:30 PM (Yamagandam).
Rahukalam and Yamagandam are specific time periods in Vedic astrology that are considered inauspicious for starting new ventures or important activities. These time periods are based on planetary positions and are observed primarily in South India, especially among Tamil Hindus.
Rahukalam refers to the period of the day ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. Rahu is considered a malefic planet in astrology, symbolizing obstacles, confusion, and unexpected challenges.
It is believed that any new or important activity started during Rahukalam will not yield positive results or will face delays and setbacks.
Yamagandam is another time period ruled by Yama, the god of death. Like Rahukalam, it is also considered inauspicious for beginning any new endeavors.
The time of Udhayanidhi’s swearing-in is 3:15 PM which falls under the Kuligai period during which tasks that will yield positive results and has the potential to repeat is performed. In Udhayanidhi Stalin’s case, the potential of him becoming Deputy CM or Chief Minister again.
This is in complete contrast to how the DMK fashions itself to be a ‘rationalistic’ party that does not believe in ‘superstition’ thus exposing the hypocrisy of Dravidianists.
This is not the first time the DMK has chosen an auspicious time according to Hindu calendar to elevate the scion.
In December 2022, the crown prince Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as a Minister in his father’s government on on 14 December 2022 at 09:30 AM, a ‘Subha Muhurtham’ day with the auspicious time falling between 09:15 AM to 10:15 AM. It was also the day of Thirumanjana Sevai (sacred bath ceremony) for the Parthasarathy Perumal Temple at Tiruvallikeni. It is noteworthy to mention that Udhyanidhi is the MLA of Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni.
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