The Hindu Temple v1.c5.s2.45
The Hindu Temple v1.c5.s2.45
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The eclipse is imaged as Rāhu. His name is added to those of the seven planets, as one who ruled over a former aeon (kalpa). He is also said to be the brother of Vāstu³⁸ and it is his figure which is carved on the threshold of the Garbhagṛha, in the Śukanāsā on the Śikhara, the superstructure, and elsewhere on the temple (Pt. VIII).