Astrologer Ponnaluri Srinivasa Gargeya has composed ‘Panchangam' year after year. His 'Panchangams' are well-known among the Telugus.

The astrologer's predictions related to Sharvari Nama Ugadi (2020-21) were made months ago. The 'Shravanam', a media report says, has turned out to be precisely correct in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak leading to a nation-wide lockdown.

In one of the pages, the astrologer predicts that people will celebrate festivals (like Ugadi and Sri Rama Navami) in a nominal way and not with fanfare. This is what has happened, with even Bhadrachalam being closed down for devotees. Many of us have missed pilgrimages, travel to relatives' places, get-togethers, etc. because of the lockdown and coronavirus scare.

This is because of the planetary conjunctions during the Kala Sarpa Yagam.

The astrologer further says that the influence of Arishta Yogam on the government will be substantial during the period. And, hence, the leaders have to be meticulous in the discharge of their duties for the safety of the people.