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Candimā Devaputta

deity sky Theravāda single tradition · 1

Candimā Devaputta is a Moon deity In Theravāda texts, specifically the Candimā Sutta (SN 2.9), the moon deity is trapped by a demon named Rāhu. He calls out for refuge in the Buddha, who intervenes and forces Rāhu to release him.

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co occurs with
Candraprabha Bodhisattva, Sūrya, Sūryaprabha, Candra
enemy of
Rahu

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  1. Lunar deity

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“Candimā Devaputta is a Moon deity In Theravāda texts, specifically the Candimā Sutta (SN 2.9), the moon deity is trapped by a demon named Rāhu. He calls out for refuge in the Buddha, who intervenes and forces Rāhu to release him.”

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