Svarbhānu
Svarabhānu (Sanskrit: स्वरभानु, lit. 'Splendour of Radiance') is an asura traditionally held responsible for solar eclipses in Vedic mythology. The name is also used as an attribute of the asuras Rahu and Ketu in Puranic mythology, who are also connected to the solar eclipse and the lunar eclipse.
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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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