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.