| Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|
| God name "Budha" | Hindu / Vedic / Epic / Puranic / Buddhist | An astral god |
| Planet name "Budha (awakening)" | Hindu / Vedic, Epic / Puranic | (1) Astral god. The personification of the planet Mercury. The son of SOMA (CANDRA) and TARA or ROHINI. Depicted in a chariot drawn by eight horses or lions (sometimes a single lion). Color: yellow. Attributes: bow, club, rosary, shield and sword. Also Candraja and Candrasuta. 2. Astral god. Buddhist. The personification of the planet Mercury. Stands on a lotus. Attributes: bow and arrow.... |
| Goddess name "Camunda" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | (1) Goddess. A distinct form of DURGA. The name is said to be a contraction of the names of the demonic beings Camda and Munda killed by her. She is also recognized among the SAPTAMATARA and ASTAMATARA mothers as well as sometimes being regarded as a NAVASAKTI. She stands variously on a lion, an owl and a corpse. Attributes: a large and varied åśśortment of objects are held. Three-eyed. Also YAMI.(2) Goddess. Buddhist. She stands upon a corpse. Color: red. Attributes: cup and knife.... |
| Goddess name "Canda" | Hindu / Puranic / Epic | A terrible goddess & a distinct form of Durga done in |
| Goddess name "Canda (violent)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Terrible goddess. A distinct form of DURGA and one of a group of nine NAVADURGAS (nine durgas). Canda, with Munda, was also one of the demons killed by a form of Durga known as CAMUNDA (contraction of the two demonic names). She is depicted with a large number of attributes. Also a form of MAHISASURAMARDINI.... |
| Goddess name "Candanayika (mistress of the fierce)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Goddess. A distinct form of DURGA and one of a group of nine NAVADURGAS (nine durgas).... |
| Goddess name "Candarupa" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Goddess. A distinct form of DURGA and one of a group of nine NAVADURGAS (nine durgas).... |
| Goddess name "Candavati" | Hindu | An aspect of the goddess Durga and one of the nine navadurgas. Hindu |
| Goddess name "Candavati" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Goddess. A distinct form of DURGA and one of a group of nine NAVADURGAS (nine durgas).... |
| God name "Candesvara (the lord of Canda)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Minor god. A benevolent aspect of S IVA. Also an attendant on S iva, said to have been a youthful cowherd. He sits on a lotus throne. Attributes: arrow, ax, bow, club, crown, hatchet, noose, rosary, snake, trident and water jar.... |
| God name "Candfrasekhara" | Hindu / Puranic | A form of a god Siva |
| Goddess name "Candi" | India | demon-destroying form of the Hindu goddess Sakti. India |
| Goddess name "Candika" | Hindu | A name of the Hindu goddess Durga, who inhabits the graveyard. |
| Goddess name "Candika (fierce)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Goddess of desire. May be included among the SAPTAMATARAS or ASTAMATARAS (mothers).... |
| Goddess name "Candogra" | Hindu | Goddess, a distinctive form of Durga. Hindu |
| Goddess name "Candogra (fierce and terrible)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Goddess. A distinct form of DURGA and one of a group of nine NAVADURGAS (nine durgas).... |
| Planet name "Candra" | Hindu / Puranic / Epic / Buddhist | A planet god commonly affiliated with the moon |
| Goddess name "Candra" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | (1) Planet god. Personified by the moon and also seen as a dikpala or guardian of the northern direction. Consorts include KAUMUDI, TARA and the NAKSATRAS or astral goddesses. His son is BUDHA. He drives in a chariot drawn by ten white horses. Color: white. Attributes: club, lotus, sacred rope and prayer wheel. 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 the pale yellow moon disc. 2. Planet god. Buddhist. Attended by a goose. Color: white. Attributes: moon disc on a lotus.... |
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