Mr Naragvedic believes these factors correspond to the malefic Vedic planet Rahu and Jupiter.
Coronavirus is a formite, spreading through respiratory droplets on solid surfaces, another factor the astrologer connected to Saturn.
COVID-19 is spread by touch, therefore linking the pathogen to Mercury and another Vedic planet – Rahu’s twin, Ketu.
Diagnosis is difficult and symptoms only emerge after a number of days of incubation, also corresponding to Rahu.
The initial symptoms are a temperature, dry cough and breathing difficulties, characteristics relating to both Mars and Mercury.
Controlling the spread of this disease requires maintaining hygiene and social distancing or physical isolation, factors Mr Naragvedic says link it to Jupiter and the Sun.
