The Concept of the Planets in Indian Astronomy

Rahu and Ketu are not considered planets in Indian astronomy, but rather shadowy planets or nodes of the Moon.

Jupiter is associated with the god Vishnu, who is one of the three main deities in Hinduism.

Saturn is associated with the god Shiva, who is another one of the three main deities in Hinduism.

Mars is associated with the god Brahma, who is the creator god in Hinduism.

Venus is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Mercury is associated with the god Indra, who is the king of the gods.

Saturn is associated with the god Yama, who is the god of death.

Jupiter is associated with the god Varuna, who is the god of the oceans.

The Sun is associated with the god Surya, who is the god of the sun.

The Moon is associated with the god Chandra, who is the god of the moon.

Rahu is associated with the god Rahu, who is the god of eclipses.

Ketu is associated with the god Ketu, who is the god of comets.

Mars is associated with the god Mangala, who is the god of war.

Mercury is associated with the god Budha, who is the god of wisdom.

Venus is associated with the goddess Shukra, who is the goddess of beauty and love.