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Soma

सोम
Also known as: Chandra, Indu, Śaśāṅka, Nakṣatreśa

About

God of the moon, plants, and the sacred Soma elixir. Presides over nourishment, immortality, and night. Guardian of the northeast. Associated with mind and emotions.

Attributes

NourishmentImmortalityMindCoolness

Symbols

Crescent moonAntelopeWhite lotusNectar
Consort
Rohini (and 26 other Nakshatra goddesses)
Vahana (Mount)
Antelope or white chariot with 10 horses

Associated Mantras

Om Somāya namaḥ
Om Candraya namaḥ
Soma Suktam

Festivals

Kojagari PurnimaSharad Purnima

Scriptures

RigvedaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Fair complexion, seated on antelope or lotus. Holds mace and lotus. Crowned with crescent moon.