In this Vajrayana version, the monster Rahu steals the amrit and is blasted by Vajrapani's thunderbolt.

A famous Sanskrit verse tells us that “ our present is the result of all our yesterdays, and the future depends on how well we live today .” This sums up the relationship between Rahu and Ketu.

In Hindu astronomy, the ascending node ☊ is called Rahu and the descending node ☋ is called Ketu.

In Sanskrit the Green Man is cognate with the gana Kirtimukha or " Face Of Glory " which is related to a lila of Shiva and Rahu.

In Hindu tradition, Rahu ( 16px ) is a cut-off head of an asura, that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses.

Rahu is one of the navagrahas ( nine planets ) in Vedic astrology.

The Rahu kala ( time of day under the influence of Rahu ) is considered inauspicious.

Rahu is a legendary master of deception who signifies cheaters, pleasure seekers, operators in foreign lands, drug dealers, poison dealers, insincere & immoral acts, etc.

Rahu is instrumental in strengthening one's power and converting even an enemy into a friend.

In Buddhism Rahu is one of the krodhadevatas ( terror-inspiring gods ).

In Vedic astrology Rahu is seen as an asura or demon who does his best to plunge any area of life he controls into chaos, mystery, and cruelty.

Rahu is supposed to be a mighty and naughty child of maya ( illusory power of nature ), and thus has a lot of dualities attached to its mayavi ( illusory ) nature.

In other words, Rahu has a role to play whenever a poisonous substance is involved.

There is no equal to Rahu when it comes to giving upliftment in name and fame or sudden luck at gambling, which is probably the reason why Western astrologers regard it as the greatest benefic force.

The area in which this success is attained usually relates to the significations of the house Rahu is placed in.

Rahu is known as the " artificial sun ," which is fitting considering the introduction of electric lights, adding to the illusion and glamour of modern times.

In establishing the rulership, exaltation, and debilitation signs of Rahu, its relationship with other planets may be considered: Rahu is friends with Ketu, Saturn, Mercury and Venus.

It is important to note that Rahu is more inimical to the Sun as compared to the Moon.

Mining of petroleum also falls under the significations of Rahu according to Vedic astrology.

Rahu is also worshipped along with the other 9 planets in all Hindu temples in Burma.

Phra Rahu, as he is called in Thailand, is worshipped in Wat Traimet in Chinatown, Bangkok, and also in Wat Yannawa, amongst other wats.

Ants are also one of the favoured species of Rahu.

The temple is also associated with Rahu and Kethu ( of the nine grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme ).

The mounts are Luna, Venus, Mars ( formed by its negative and positive poles ), Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, Mercury and Rahu and Ketu.

Rahu reflects the kind of environment we are likely to attract in the present, and how receptive we are to either making the most of it, or limiting its potentials by resisting opportunities that come our way.

These articles are to be donated by a person facing the evil effects of Rahu, or if Rahu is not in a good position in one's horoscope.

In the Candima Sutta and the Suriya Sutta, Rahu attacks Chandra the moon deity and Suriya the sun deity before being compelled to release them by their recitation of a brief stanza conveying their reverence for the Buddha.

The Buddha responds by enjoining Rahu to release them, which Rahu does rather than have his " head split into seven pieces ".

The second account, found in the Mūlasarvāstivāda vinaya, is that Rāhula received his name in accordance with an eclipse of the moon, caused by the snake Rahu.

Each of the nakshatras is governed as ' lord ' by one of the nine graha in the following sequence: Ketu ( South Lunar Node ), Shukra ( Venus ), Ravi or Surya ( Sun ), Chandra ( Moon ), Mangala ( Mars ), Rahu ( North Lunar Node ), Guru or Brihaspati ( Jupiter ), Shani ( Saturn ) and Budha ( Mercury ).

' Ketu ' is said to be the body of Rahu, after the head of the asura was cut off by God Vishnu.

Most people fast during Paryushana because even the trouble-causing planets Rahu and Ketu become calm and instead help the penancing devotees.

In Hindu astronomy, Rahu and Ketu ate the sun or moon to cause lunars and solar eclipses.

As Rahu has already drunk the amrit he cannot die but his blood, dripping onto the surface of this earth, causes all kinds of medicinal plants to grow.

* Rahu and Ketu-are inextricably intertwined.

Ketu represents the kinds of circumstances we attracted in the past and our attitudes towards them, whereas Rahu relates to our immediate environment.

There are mentions of eclipse causing " demons " in the Atharaveda and Chandogya Upanishad, the Chandogya mentioning Rahu.

In Vedic Astrology, the north and south nodes are called Rahu and Ketu respectively, and both are marked in the chart.

According to legend, during the Samudra manthan, the asura Rahu drank some of the divine nectar.

Astronomically ( as per Hindu Astrology ), Rahu and Ketu denote the two points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move around the celestial sphere.

Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes.

The day was solar eclipse day, when Rahu was to swallow up the sun.

Rahu arrived and saw Hanuman trying to swallow the sun ; little Hanuman, seeing Rahu, was attracted to the curiosity of the disembodied head, and caught Rahu.