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Graha (from . "Graha" is sometimes also translated as " Celestial Body ", but Rahu and Ketu are not celestial bodies either, but are only positions in the lunar path. A third translation is celestial god or demi-god, but again, Rahu and Ketu are demonic Asura s , not benign deities like Devas . Thus the term 'graha' in this contexts applies to the nine (9) planetary or cosmic dieties, spirits, spiritual beings-entities, etc. The term however mostly refers to any spirit(ual) force in general. Indeed, according to the astrological treatise ''Prasna Marga'' there are many other spiritual entities called grahas or spirits. All (excepting the navgrahas) are said to have been born of the anger of Lord Shiva or Rudra. Most grahas are generally malefic in nature but there are a few that may be good. Prasna Marga by Dr. B.V.Raman,published by Motilal Banarsidas Publishers Pvt.Ltd.Delhi,India (I will at a future date and time give the exact reference in the said treatise).. The book called ''The Puranic Encyclopedia'', under the heading 'Graha Pinda', gives a list of such grahas (spirits or spiritual entities,etc), that are said to afflict children, etc. Also in the same book in various places the names of spirits (grahas) are given, like 'Skhanda graha' that is said to cause miscarriage(s), The Puranic Encyclopedia by Vetam Mani,Published by Motillal Banarsidas Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Delhi,India. The Navagraha are personified as celestial beings and worshipped as dieties. SURYA See Also: Surya Surya (, or of Dyaus Pitar (depending by the versions). He has Hair and Arm s of Gold . His Chariot is pulled by seven Horse s, which represent the seven Chakras . He presides as "Ravi" over "Ravi-war" or Sunday . In Hindu religious literature, Surya is notably mentioned as the visible form of God that one can see every day. Furthermore, Shaivites and Vaishnava s often regard Surya as an aspect of Shiva and Vishnu , respectively. For example, the sun is called ''Surya Narayana '' by Vaishnavas. In Shaivite theology, Surya is said to be one of eight forms of Shiva , named the ''Astamurti''. He is said to be of Sattva Guna and represents the Soul ,the King, highly placed persons or Father. CHANDRA See Also: Chandra Chandra (. Chandra is also identified with the Vedic Lunar Deity '' Soma ''. He is described as young, beautiful, fair; two-armed and having in his hands a club and a lotus.Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.131 He rides his Chariot (the Moon ) across the sky every night, pulled by ten white horses or an antelope. He is connected with Dew , and as such, is one of the gods of fertility. He is also called Nishapati (lord of the night) and Kshuparaka (one who illuminates the night).Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.132 He as Soma, presides over ''Somvar'' or Monday. He is of Sattva Guna and represents the Mind , the Queen or Mother. He is the father of Budha , (planet Mercury ) the mother being Tara (Taraka). He is also married to Rohini , Anuradha and Bharani , who are the 27 Nakshatra s (constellations) and daughters of Daksha . MANGALA See Also: Mangala Mangala (, the red planet. Mars is also called ''Angaraka'' ('one who is red in colour') or ''Bhauma'' ('son of Bhumi') in Sanskrit. He is the god of war and is Celibate . He is considered the son of Prithvi or Bhumi , the Earth Goddess. He is the owner of the Ares and Scorpio signs, and a teacher of the occult sciences (Ruchaka Mahapurusha Yoga). He is of Tamas Guna in nature and represents Energetic action, Confidence and Ego . He is painted red or flame colour, four-armed, carrying a trident, club, lotus and a spear. His Vahana (mount) is a ram. He presides over 'Mangal-war' or Tuesday.Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.132 BUDHA See Also: Budha Budha ( and the son of Chandra (the Moon ) with Tara (Taraka). He is also the god of merchandize and protector of Merchants. He is of Rajas Guna and represents Communication . He is represented as being mild, eloquent and of greenish colour. He is represented holding a scimitar, a club and a shield, riding a winged lion in Ramghur temple. In other illustrations , he holds a sceptre and lotus and rides a carpet or an eagle or an chariot drawn by lions..Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.133 Budha presides over 'Budh-war' or Wednesday. In modern Hindi , Telugu , Bengali , Marathi , Kannada and Gujarati , Wednesday is called ''Budhvara''; in Tamil and Malayalam it is ''Budhan''. BRIHASPATI See Also: Brihaspati Brihaspati(, personification of piety and religion, the chief offerer of prayers and sacrifices, represented as the Purohita of the gods with whom he intercedes for men. He is the Lord of planet Jupiter . He is of Sattva Guna and represents knowledge and teaching. In later Hindu Mythology , he is the Guru of the Deva s and the arch-nemesis of Shukracharya , the guru of the Danavas . He is also known ''Guru'', the god of wisdom and eloquence, to whom various works are ascribed, such as the "atheistic" Barhaspatya Sutras . He is described of yellow or golden colour and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. He presides over 'Guru-war' or Thursday.Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.133 SHUKRA See Also: Shukra Shukra ( for "clear, pure" or "brightness, clearness", is the name the son of Bhrigu and Ushana, and preceptor of the Daityas , and the Guru of the Asuras , identified with the planet Venus (with honorific, शुक्राचार्य ''Shukracharya''). He presides over 'Shukra-war' or Friday. He is Rajas in nature and represents Wealth , Pleasure and Reproduction . He is of white complexion, middle-aged and of agreeable countenance. He is described variously mounted, on a camel or a horse or a crocidile. He holds a stick, beads and a lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow.Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.134 In Astrology, there is a dasha (A condition in a horoscope) known as Shukra Dasha which remains active in a person's Horoscope for 20 years. This dasha is believed to give more wealth, fortune and luxury to one's living if a person has Shukra positioned well in his horoscope as well as Shukra being an important benefic planet in his/her horoscope. SHANI See Also: Shani Shani ( astrology (that is, Vedic Astrology ). Shani is embodied in the planet Saturn . Shani is the Lord of Saturday . He is Tamas in nature and represents learning ''the hard way'', Career and Longevity. The origin of word ''Shani''(शनि) comes from the following: ''Shanaye Kramati Sa:'' (शनये क्रमति सः) i.e. the one who moves slowly. Saturn takes about 30 years to revolve around the Sun , thus it moves ''slowly'' compared to other planets, thus the Sanskrit name शनि. Shani is actually a demi-god and is a son of Surya (the Hindu Sun God) and his wife Chhaya. It is said that when he opened his eyes as a baby for the very first time, the sun went into an eclipse, which clearly denotes the impact of Shani on astrological charts (horoscope). He is depicted dark in colour, clothed in black; holding a sword, arrows and two daggers and variously mounted on a black vulture or a raven. He is depicted at other times as ugly, old, lame and having long hair, teeth and nails. He presides over 'Shani-war' or Saturday.Mythology of the Hindus By Charles Coleman p.134 RAHU See Also: Rahu Rahu(. Rahu is the Head of Demon Snake that swallows the Sun or the Moon causing Eclipse s according to Hindu Mythology . He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding a Chariot drawn by eight black horses. He is an Tamas Asura who does his best to plunge any area of one's life he controls into Chaos . The ''rahu kala'' is considered inauspicious. According to legend, during the '' Samudra Manthan '', the Asura Rahu drank some of the divine nectar. But before the nectar could pass his throat, Mohini (the female avatar of Vishnu ) cut off his head. The head, however, remained immortal and is called Rahu , while the rest of the body became Ketu. It is believed that this immortal head occasionally swallows the sun or the moon, causing eclipses. Then, the sun or moon passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse. KETU See Also: Ketu (mythology) Ketu (. Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet. He is considered as Tail of the Demon Snake. It is believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation. In some special circumstances it helps someone achieve the zenith of fame. He is Tamas in nature and represents Supernatural influences. Astronomically, Ketu and Rahu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the Celestial Sphere . Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south Lunar Node s. The fact that Eclipse s occur when Sun and Moon are at one of these points gives rise to the mythology of the swallowing of the Sun by the Moon. WORSHIP See Also: Navagraha temples In several parts of India, there are clusters of Navagraha Temples . One such cluster is near the town of Kumbakonam , Tamil Nadu ; another temple is in Guwahati , Assam . NOTES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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