Lord Chandra
Moon god, governs mind, emotions, fertility; one of the Navagrahas.
About Lord Chandra
Chandra Dev, the Moon God, is depicted with a luminous, radiant appearance, riding a white chariot drawn by antelopes or horses. He holds a lotus and a club, symbolizing serenity, fertility, and the soothing influence of the moon. His crescent adorns Lord Shiva’s crown, signifying his importance in cosmic cycles. As the ruler of emotions, intuition, and the mind, Chandra Dev governs the tides of the ocean and human emotions alike. He is also linked with herbs, medicines, and nurturing energies. Devotees worship him for mental peace, emotional balance, and rejuvenation, especially on Mondays and during Purnima (full moon) rituals.
Depiction of Lord Chandra
Fair, rides antelope or white horses, holds lotus or mace.
Lord Chandra Roop and Avatar
Known as Soma; various lunar aspects in texts.
Important Festivals
Purnima, Karwa Chauth, Soma Vrat
Short Stories and Facts
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