Sacred Facts · At a Glance
- Gender
- male
Primary Scriptures
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[BEGINNER] Chandra is the moon god in Hindu mythology, depicted as a handsome deity with a bright complexion, holding a club (gada) and riding a chariot pulled by three white horses. He is the god of the night, of plants and vegetation, of the mind and mental faculties, and of comfort and happiness. Chandra is associated with the quality of Soma (nectar), the cooling, soothing, nourishing essence that pervades the night and the plants. He is particularly worshipped on full moon days (Purnima), w
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
- Vāhana
- Uchchaihshravas
Sources & provenance
📜 1 Primary🎓 3 Scholarly📖 1 Tertiary
- 🎓Scholarly sourceBookW. J. Wilkins. Hindu Gods and Goddesses (1882)Classical encyclopedia of Hindu deities with Vaishnava focus
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