One among the nine heavenly bodies.

“The Tail.” The celestial body personified as a serpent demon’s tail, which, according to ancient Indian astronomical conceptions, was responsible for lunar eclipses.

A comet or a falling star personified.

The name of the celestial deity identified with comets.

Comet personified.

Comets or meteors. Alternatively, the term refers to eclipse of the southern lunar node.

Comets or meteors, themselves or in deified form.

Comets or meteors; the deity associated with comets or meteors. Alternatively, the term refers to the eclipse of the southern lunar node.

Comets or meteors; the deity associated with comets or meteors. Alternatively, the term refers to the eclipse of the southern lunar node.

A comet or a falling star personified.