The word Kukkutamu in Sanskrit translates to "rooster," and Sastram means "science" or "treatise". Historically, this practice gained significant prominence following major events like the and the Palnadu War , where cockfights were sometimes used as symbolic or literal methods to resolve disputes.

The Sastram divides the day into five time slots (jamulu), each corresponding to a state that dictates the bird's performance: Success and victory. Rajyavastha: High probability of winning easily. Gamanavastha: Average performance; neutral outcome. Nidravastha: High chance of defeat (the bird is "asleep"). Maranavastha: Severe danger or death. Resources and Reading Materials

Roosters are categorized by their plumage. Common types include: Kaki (కాకి): Black feathers. Dega (డేగ): Red feathers.

The 27 birth stars ( Nakshatras ) are believed to affect roosters just as they do humans. A bird’s success often depends on whether the day’s star is compatible with its "zodiac". Lunar Phases (Paksham):