Ponniyin Selvan Varalaatru Peravai

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The Indian, Siddhantic Astronomical term for the Orion is Kalapurusha
or Rudra, which are different names for Shiva. There are several other
symbols associated with Shiva which are represented around Orion in
Indian star lore. Taurus the Bull, could be associated with Nandi,
Shiva’s vehicle, a sacred Bull. Aakash Ganga, or the Milkyway could
have connotations of the river Ganga that was imprisoned in the hair
of Shiva, on account of her turbulent behaviour. Also imprisoned in
his hair is the Crescent Moon â€" an occasional visitor to these parts
of the sky.
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