A constellation in the north, personified as a semidivine being. Here called upon for protection.

The name of a lunar asterism. Its chief star is known as Beta Arietis in the occidental tradition.

“The Horsemen.” The asterism of two stars that form part of the constellation Aries.

The name of a lunar mansion.

The name of a nakṣatra.

A lunar mansion in the north.

According to Monier-Williams, this is the name of two divinities who appear in the sky before the dawn in a golden carriage drawn by horses or birds. They bring treasures to people and avert misfortune and sickness. They are considered to be the physicians of heaven. Their two sons are Nakula and Sahadeva.