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Rahu

राहु
Also known as: Rāhu, Svarbhānu, Vidhuntuda, Dragon's Head

About

One of the nine celestial bodies (Navagraha). The ascending lunar node. A shadow planet responsible for eclipses. Associated with obsession, mystery, and sudden events. Represents the karmic patterns and unexpected changes.

Attributes

EclipsesShadowObsessionMysteryKarmic patterns

Symbols

Dragon headDarknessSword
Vahana (Mount)
Dark chariot drawn by eight black horses

Associated Mantras

Om Rāhave Namaḥ
Rahu Gayatri

Festivals

Rahu Puja

Scriptures

Jyotisha ShastraPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Depicted as a severed head on a chariot. Dark complexion, holding weapons. Often shown swallowing the sun or moon.