
Stories Behind the Grahas: Eight Planet and Nakshatra Lores
Explore eight illustrated planetary and nakshatra stories, from Chandra and Rahu to the Ashwini twins, Kartikeya and Vamana, with source notes.
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Explore eight illustrated planetary and nakshatra stories, from Chandra and Rahu to the Ashwini twins, Kartikeya and Vamana, with source notes.

The story of Chandra, Tara and Budha: a celestial conflict, the birth of Mercury, and what its symbolism says about emotion, wisdom and clear thinking.

Why did Daksha curse the Moon? Explore Chandra and Rohini’s story, the renewal at Prabhasa, the Somnath tradition, and its meaning in astrology.

Rahu stole a taste of immortality. Discover the ocean-churning story, why he pursues the Sun and Moon, and what the Rahu–Ketu symbolism means.

Meet Sanjna, Chhaya and Surya in the story of Shani’s birth, and explore Saturn’s symbolism of responsibility, limits and recognition without fear.

The story of Kacha, Devayani and Shukracharya’s Sanjivani: a rescue with a painful ending, and what it brings to the symbolism of Venus.

Chyavana regains his youth, Sukanya faces three identical men, and Indra refuses the healers a place. Discover the lore behind Ashwini nakshatra.

Discover Kartikeya's six nurses in the Ramayana, the fire and care behind the story, and how Krittika's deity differs from its planetary lord.

Vamana asks Bali for three steps of land. Explore Shukra's warning, Vishnu's cosmic form, Bali's fate and the story's connection with Shravana.
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