Also known as: Nishadipati, Kshuparaka, Soma, Moon
- He is described as young, beautiful, fair; two-armed and having in his hands a club and a lotus. 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 is one of the gods of fertility.
- He is also called Nishadipati (Nisha=night; Adipathi=Lord) and Kshuparaka (one who illuminates the night). He, as Soma, presides over Somavaaram or Monday. He is of Sattva Guna and represents the Mind, the Queen or Mother.
Associated songs / slokams
Chandra Gayathri Manthra
Sloka Om Padmadwajaya Vidhmahe
Hema roopaya Dheemahe
Thanno Chandra Prachodayath
Meaning
Om, Let me meditate on God who has the lotus on his flag, Oh, God of golden colour, give me higher intellect, And let the moon God illuminate my mind.
How to pray
- The best day to pray is Monday. Colour is white. The dhanyam is paddy (husked raw rice). Use white flowers to pray and you can chant the Chandra Gayathri Manthra. Prayers will bring peace of mind and special prayers are also done for Mothers.