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, Shivaâs 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. .....read on