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In Hinduism , Chandra is a Lunar Deity . Chandra is sometimes identified with Soma . He is White and rides his Chariot (the Moon ) across the sky every night, pulled by ten white horses. He is connected with Dew , and as such, is one of the gods of fertility. He is the father of Budha , (planet Mercury ) the mother being either Tara or Rohini . He is also married to Anuradha and Bharani , both daughters of Daksha .


OTHER MEANINGS

Chandra is also the word in Sanskrit , Hindi and other India n languages for Moon . It is the middle name of the Hindu god Rama . This word is named after Nisha Chandra.
Chandra Shekara literally refers to the 'Person who wears the moon' which links to Lord Shiva in Hindu Mythology. It is also a common Indian name.