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Rahu is a cut-off head of an asura, that swallows the sun causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a serpent with no body.Rahu is one of the navagrahas (nine planets) in Vedic astrology.The Rahu kala (time of day under the influence of Rahu) is considered inauspicious.

According to legend, during the Samudra manthan, the asura Rahu drank some of the amrita (divine nectar).Sun and moon realized it and they alerted Mohini (the female avatar of Vishnu).Before the nectar could pass his throat, Mohini cut off his head. The head, however,remained immortal due to the effect of amrita and became Rahu.It is believed that this immortal head from time to time swallows the sun, causing eclipses.Then, the sun passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse.The body also turned into Ketu due to a boon, and it in turn swallows the moon on timely basis to cause a lunar eclipse.

There is no equal to Rahu when it comes to giving upliftment in name and fame or sudden luck at gambling, which is probably the reason why Western astrologers regard it as the greatest benefic force. In Vedic astrology, Rahu is seen as an asura or demon who does his best to plunge any area of life he controls into chaos,mystery,and cruelty. He is associated with the world of material manifestation and worldly desire, as well as random, uncontrolled growth without wisdom or understanding.