Rohini (goddess)


Rohini is a goddess in Hinduism and the favorite consort of Chandra, the moon god. She is a daughter of Daksha and sister of the 26 other Nakshatras. Of the lunar mansions the asterism Kṛttikā, Revati and Rohini are often described as deified beings and “mothers”.
Lady Rohiniʻs name means “the red one”. She, as “the red goddess”, is the personification of Aldebaran.

Mythology

In Hindu mythology, Rohini is a daughter of King Daksha and Lady Panchajani. She was one of the twenty-seven daughters of Daksha. She was the favourite and chief consort of Chandra. Rohini is ruled by Prajapati, the creator god. Of the 27 daughters, Rohini was the Moon's favorite wife. This is the fourth nakshatra of the zodiac, ruled by Moon. It spreads from 10° 0' in Vrishabha to 23° 20' in Vrishabha. Eyes of the people born in this nakshatra are especially attractive.
Lord Krishna's birth star is Rohini and there is a significance to his choosing to be born in this star.