Svarbhanu or Swarbhanu (literally "Splendour of Radiance") is a HinduAsura (demon) traditionally held responsible for solar eclipses in Vedic mythology. The name is also used as an attribute of the demon Rahu in Puranic mythology, who is also connected to solar eclipses.
Svarbhanu or Swarbhanu (literally "Splendour of Radiance") is a HinduAsura (demon) traditionally held responsible for solar eclipses in Vedic mythology. The name is also used as an attribute of the demon Rahu in Puranic mythology, who is also connected to solar eclipses.