Before humans knew about science All natural phenomena are explained by legends and beliefs. Like the phenomena of lunar eclipse and solar eclipse that come with the legend of Rahu or Phra Rahu, the heavenly deity who is associated with black, darkness because it is believed that Phra Rahu is the one who devours the moon. and the sun causes a penumbra called sundown and moonset. Sarakadee Lite invites you to get to know each other. Rahu discusses again who he is, where he comes from, and why he has to follow Rawi the moon. and the sun
Status: There are many legends about the origin of Rahu. The status of Rahu is classified as The gods of heaven refer to the 9 gods who are believed to be the rulers of human destiny. This belief has its origins in Hindu astrology that respects the Sun, which has 8 other satellites, one of which is Rahu, the satellite of the northwest. He is a god of the planet, a type of bad luck. It results in infatuation and intoxication.
Birth: The birth of Phra Rahu has various texts. Some say that he was created from 12 ghosts, ground into powder, wrapped in a golden cloth, sprinkled with elixir water until he became Phra Rahu with an onyx body extending towards copper. Some say that he is the son of Thao Wepchitti and Lady Singhika. But what is often mentioned is Rahu is the son of Jupiter and Singhika.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Rahu found in Thailand usually has only half a body, namely head, neck, shoulders, chest, two arms, and is often made to be in the same position as sucking the moon. Or the sun Another distinctive feature of Phra Rahu in Thailand is that it is popular to create the face of Phra Rahu as a giant with bulging eyes, a wide open mouth, and protruding fangs, looking ferocious.
Attire: wearing a crown
Punished: The legend of the birth of Phra Rahu goes back to the story of the Ten Pangs of Narayana. When the angels tricked and invited the giant demons to help stir up the sea until they got the elixir. But when he obtained the elixir, he prevented the demon from drinking the elixir. Rahu, a demon, knew this and secretly came to drink the elixir too. But the sun and moon saw this and accused Vishnu. Phra Narayana then threw his discus at Phra Rahu until his body was torn in two.
Enemies: The enemies that Rahu cannot face are the sun and the moon because they are the ones who accused Narayana that Rahu secretly drank the elixir of water. So Rahu thought of revenge against the Sun and Moon whenever they encountered him and had to chase and eat them. But because Phra Rahu only had half his body left. while swallowing the sun How does the moon go in? Two angels were able to escape and this is the cause of the solar eclipse. (solar eclipse) and lunar eclipse (lunar eclipse)
Influence: Because Rahu drank the elixir of water. After being thrown by Vishnu with a discus until his body was torn in two, Rahu did not die and became immortal.
Belief: Those who believe in Rahu like to worship with 8 black items, including savory dishes, desserts, and black water, including black chicken, black liquor, black coffee, grass jelly, black beans, black sticky rice, rhombic rice cakes, and century eggs.
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