Category: Nakshatras

This star is known to be ruled by the whole serpent kingdom. The nagas or the serepents are abound throughout all the 14 worlds as described by the vedic texts. Though serpents can live everywhere, they are the forces necessary for proper functioning of the universal affairs. Element Description Diety Pitris (Manes) Sounds Ma (मा),…

Savitar (he is the solar god of inspiration. he is called hiranyahasta “golden handed” everything he touches turns to light. he is the giver of life and assists with child birth. he has the ability to manifest what we are seeking and place it our hands. he also is the source for both the creative…

Tvastar or Vishvakarma (The Celestial Architect, Divine Engineer and Cosmic Craftsman of the Universe, The Designer of the Weapons, Celestial Chariots and Spacecrafts of the Warriors in Mythology, Master of Maya and Magic, He is Creative Sculptor and Designers of the Ornaments and Protective Armour of the Gods and Goddesses) Element Description Diety Vishvakarma Sounds…

Vayu (god of wind and prana or life-breath, king of the celestial musicians, purifier and hence represents the divine breath of the gods). Element Description Diety Vayu Sounds Ru (रू), Re (रे), Ro (रो), Taa (ता) Planet Rahu (North Node) Colour Black Gana Deva Gana Animal Male Buffalo Introduction to Swati Nakshatra Welcome to the Swati…

Indragni (the dimorphic pair of indra and agni in one body). Indra (chief of gods, god of transformation, god of lightning) & Agni (god of fire, representing the pure fire of consciousness), this nakshatra is also controlled by radha (the romantic consort of sri krishna) Element Description Diety Indragni (Indra-Agni) Sounds Tee (ती), Tue (तू),…

Indra is chief of the gods and lord of the skies & lightening. he is also the god of thunder. he is the dragon slayer (demon vritra). he is the ultimate warrior and generous hero and perpetually young looking. he rules the east direction and is symbolized by the bull. he is the controller of…

Vishnu (preserver of universe or the pervader), vamana avatara of vishnu also called trivikrama (3 footsteps), saraswathi (goddess of learning) is also associated with shravana as subordinate deity. Element Description Diety Vishnu Sounds Ju (खी), Je (खू), Jo (खे), Sha (खो) Planet Moon Colour Light Blue Gana Deva Gana Animal Female Monkey Introduction to Shravana Nakshatra…

Astha Vasus/ eight vasus (the elemental gods, deities of earthly abundance, the solar gods of energy and light). Element Description Diety Asta Vasus Sounds Ga (गा), Gi (गी), Gu (गू), Ge (गे) Planet Mars Colour Silver Grey Gana Rakshasha (Demon) Gana Animal Female Lion Introduction to Dhanishta Nakshatra Welcome to the Dhanishta Nakshatra! (The Star of…

Varuna (god of the rains/ cosmic & terrestrial waters, sky and earth. also, the mystical healer and the lord of “maya” or illusions. varuna is also sometimes referred as the “dark sun”, he influences the west direction and is active after sunset. rig veda declares varuna as the chief of the asuras and the netherland…

Aja Ekapada (an ancient fire serpent or dragon, or also the unborn one footed goat/ unicorn, one who goes wherever he likes to, aja ekapada is also the mount of the rudra a fierce form of shiva, this one-legged dark deity rules over secret societies and clans and hence associated with all types of black…