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 ...

A. The Moon in Hinduism: Myths, Festivals, and Astrology. 1. Chandra, the moon god in Hinduism. As a religion, Hinduism portrays the moon as Chandra or even as Soma, a great deity associated with ...

According to Hindu tradition, there are two stories recounting the deity’s birth. In the first account, the goddess Parvati created a servant boy to turn away visitors while she bathed.

If people are in deep anguish, Erawan Shrine is where they can pray to Brahma for their wishes to be granted. All photos: JEONG MOON TAE. Visitors from Nepal and India at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi ...

Hindu Mythology News: ... In later literature, the moon god, Soma, and Lord Shiva were seen as deeply connected, with both representing purity, rejuvenation, and nourishment.