Svarbhānu
Hindu mythological character associated with the eclipse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Svarabhānu (Sanskrit: स्वरभानु, lit. 'Splendour of Radiance')[1] is an asura traditionally held responsible for solar eclipses and lunar eclipses in Vedic mythology. The name is also used as an attribute of the asuras Rahu and Ketu in Puranic mythology,[1] who are also connected to the solar eclipse and the lunar eclipse.
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Svarbhanu | |
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Affiliation | Asura, Rahu and Ketu |
Abode | Patala |
Planet | North and south Lunar node |
Gender | Male |
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Children | Prabha (wife of Ayus and Mother of Nahusha) |
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