Rohini - Revision history

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	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
	Rohiṇī (रोहिणी) is a prominent goddess in Hinduism, recognized as the favorite consort of Chandra (the moon god) and the daughter of Daksha and Asikni.		Rohiṇī (रोहिणी) is a prominent goddess in Hinduism, recognized as the favorite consort of Chandra (the moon god) and the daughter of Daksha and Asikni. Note that the association of stars with specific gods does not result in that star being worshipped.

	The asterism is depicted roughly V-shaped in historical drawings in India and China, obviously matching the star pattern in the sky created by the Hyades star cluster, sometimes (in China) even connected to the star λ Tauri (which forms part of the Chinese lunar mansion asterism [[Bixiu\|Bi]], The Net, in this area). The V-shaped geometry forms a chariot ([[Shakata]]) for the goddess Rohini.		The asterism is depicted roughly V-shaped in historical drawings in India and China, obviously matching the star pattern in the sky created by the Hyades star cluster, sometimes (in China) even connected to the star λ Tauri (which forms part of the Chinese lunar mansion asterism [[Bixiu\|Bi]], The Net, in this area). The V-shaped geometry forms a chariot ([[Shakata]]) for the goddess Rohini.

Shylaja: /* Mythology */

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Mythology

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	== Mythology ==		== Mythology ==
	~~mnemonic tales~~ and ~~cultural significance~~		Rohini was one of 27 daughters of Daksa Prajapati. All these girls were married to Candra, the moon. This can be considered as the easiest way of conveying why the moon is seen with 27 different stars in a month. The story further states that he adored Rohini, making all the other girls feel sad. They complained to their father about it. Daksa cursed him to loose the luster. Candra pleaded mercy and the curse was modified for waxing and waning. There are many references in literature describing the romance of Candra and Rohini. The image in the temple is probably based on this story.

	== Weblinks ==		== Weblinks ==

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Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

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	File:Nakshatra temple magDraw lbl.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).		File:Nakshatra temple magDraw lbl.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
	File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).		File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
	File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese		File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese, matching the [[Bixiu\|Bi]] lunar mansion
	File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini as reconstructed by Jones (1720)		File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini as reconstructed by Jones (1720)
	File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini		File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini

Sushoff at 11:45, 4 May 2026

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rohiṇī (रोहिणी)}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rohiṇī (रोहिणी)}}
			{{distinguish\|Shakata}}
	Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}		Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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Sushoff at 11:44, 4 May 2026

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	Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}		Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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	[[File:Rohini nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Rohini, 4th nakshatra, ~~...~~ ]]		[[File:Rohini nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Rohini, 4th nakshatra, Athmanathaswamy temple (10th century CE) ]]
	[[File:3+4 Krittika+Rohini stellarium.gif\|thumb\|Krttika and Rohini mapped to the stars, animated GIF, WGSN 2025.]]		[[File:3+4 Krittika+Rohini stellarium.gif\|thumb\|Krttika and Rohini mapped to the stars, animated GIF, WGSN 2025.]]

	Rohiṇī (रोहिणी), The Red One, is one of the nakshatras in the Vedic tradition. ~~There~~ the ~~asterism consists~~ of ~~six stars (~~Hyades) with Aldebaran as the brightest ~~one~~. "Rohini" literally means "red", which clearly refers to [[Aldebaran]] only. Thus, over time, it obviously became a name for the brightest star of the group, used by the Indian Vedic tradition.		Rohiṇī (रोहिणी), The Red One, is one of the nakshatras in the Vedic tradition. The asterism is represented by the star cluster of the Hyades with Aldebaran as the brightest star (physically not connected but seen in the same direction). "Rohini" literally means "red", which clearly refers to [[Aldebaran]] only. Thus, over time, it obviously became a name for the brightest star of the group, used by the Indian Vedic tradition.

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
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	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
			Rohiṇī (रोहिणी) is a prominent goddess in Hinduism, recognized as the favorite consort of Chandra (the moon god) and the daughter of Daksha and Asikni.

			The asterism is depicted roughly V-shaped in historical drawings in India and China, obviously matching the star pattern in the sky created by the Hyades star cluster, sometimes (in China) even connected to the star λ Tauri (which forms part of the Chinese lunar mansion asterism [[Bixiu\|Bi]], The Net, in this area). The V-shaped geometry forms a chariot ([[Shakata]]) for the goddess Rohini.

	====Stars within the Constellation Area====		====Stars within the Constellation Area====

Sushoff at 08:47, 4 May 2026

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	File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).		File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
	File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese		File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese
	File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini aa reconstructed by Jones (1720)		File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini as reconstructed by Jones (1720)
	File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini		File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Sushoff at 13:50, 20 January 2026

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rohiṇī (रोहिणी)}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rohiṇī (रोहिणी)}}
			Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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	[[File:Rohini nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Rohini, 4th nakshatra, ... ]]		[[File:Rohini nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Rohini, 4th nakshatra, ... ]]
	[[File:3+4 Krittika+Rohini stellarium.gif\|thumb\|Krttika and Rohini mapped to the stars, animated GIF, WGSN 2025.]]		[[File:3+4 Krittika+Rohini stellarium.gif\|thumb\|Krttika and Rohini mapped to the stars, animated GIF, WGSN 2025.]]

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 === Origin of Constellation ===
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	File:Nakshatra temple magDraw lbl.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).		File:Nakshatra temple magDraw lbl.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
	File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).		File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
	File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese		File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese, matching the [[Bixiu\|Bi]] lunar mansion
	File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini as reconstructed by Jones (1720)		File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini as reconstructed by Jones (1720)
	File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini		File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini

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	File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).		File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
	File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese		File:畢宿（仏像図彙）.png\|Rohini Chinese
	File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini aa reconstructed by Jones (1720)		File:4 Rohini draw.png\|Rohini as reconstructed by Jones (1720)
	File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini		File:ChandraRohini.jpg\|Chandra Rohini
	</gallery>		</gallery>