Astansh vs. Rahu Kaalam and
Choughadia
Several time divisions, related to
real and imaginary celestial figures or bodies, are used in completing a
horoscope or determining a Muhurta (auspicious time). Often, more than one
method is in vogue to calculate these, sometimes resulting in different
conclusions. Some methods are akin to ‘Shavar Mantras’. The great poet Tulsidas
has said about them:
