TYPE: Planet God
ORIGIN: Hindu (Epic and Puranic) - India
INFORMATION: Personified by the moon and also seen as a dikpala or guardian of the northern direction. The term candra usually refers to the cup containing the sacrificial yellow beverage Soma, often a synonym for the deity. Candra is also the apotheosis of th e pale yellow moon disc.
CONSORTS: Kaumudi, Tara, Naksatras or astral goddesses.
CHILDREN: Budha (Son)
MOUNT: A chariot drawn by ten white horses.
COLOR: White
ATTRIBUTES: Club, lotus, sacred rope and prayer wheel.