Dhatri

Dhatri
The Earth God of Health, Magic and Domestic Tranquility
Affiliation	Ādityas
Planet	Sun

In Hinduism, Dhatri (Sanskrit - earth) is a solar deity and one of the Adityas.^[1] He is also a god of health and domestic tranquility. He can be called (at least in spirit) in tantra or magic by drawing tantras and chanting Vedic hymns. Often invoked during major yagnas such as Ashwamedha yagna.

References

↑ John Muir. Original Sanskrit Texts on the Origin and History of the People of India, Their Religion and Institutions, Volume 2. p. 106.

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