They are not only being consulted for the “shubh mahurat” to kick-start their campaigns, their suggestions are also being sought about auspicious dates and time to file their nominations before the Chief Executive Officer CS Naik.

Yesterday, members of Vijay Patil’s Cricket First panel were the first to file their nominations. As per their astrologer’s directive, the members were advised to fill their forms between 12:40 pm and 1 pm. The ruling Bal Mahadalkkar panel has also consulted an astrologer. They have been asked to file their nominations on the last day, October 11, around 10.40 in the morning.