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 ...

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.