Chandra is the Hindu moon god and his name is interpreted as "shining or moon." He's also known as Soma and is linked to the night, plants, and vegetation. Artists have depicted him as a two-armed ...

Soma and Rudra. According to Rig Veda, Soma and Rudra are often invoked together in hymns. Soma is associated with the moon in Vedic texts, representing the moon god.

W hen the Mrigashira Nakshatra rises in the sky with the fiery Mars, the god Soma Dev, who is the lord of the Moon and divine nectar, is active during the day. On January 12, 2025, feel a spirit ...

Moon is the storehouse of soma, life August 24, 2023, 8:48 AM IST Speaking Tree in TOI Edit Page , Edit Page , India , TOI Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email ...

The Somavara Vrata or Monday Fasting as it is known is observed in the name of Lord Shiva. The word ‘Somvar’ originates from the Sanskrit word ‘Soma’ meaning Chandra, the Hindu God of Moon. Also Lord ...

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) With India safely landed on the moon, a group of devotees performed thanks giving puja at the Chandranaar Temple, in Thingalur near ...

Seeking Moon God's blessings for India's moon mission, ... While the presiding deity at the temple is Soma (Moon), the main deity is Lord Shiva. “A yagna was held. It was followed by `Annadhanam’ or ...

It represents tranquility, nurturing, and mental control, contrasting his destructive power. Myths link the moon to Shiva consuming poison, cooling his throat, and associating with Soma, the moon god.

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) With India safely landed on the moon, a group of devotees performed thanks giving puja at the Chandranaar Temple, in Thingalur ...