The Concept of the Asteroids in Indian Astronomy

Upagraha is the Sanskrit term for an asteroid, which literally means 'sub-planet'.

In Indian astronomy, there are nine asteroids, which are known as the Navagrahas.

Venus is not one of the Navagrahas, as it is considered to be a planet in Indian astronomy.

Jupiter is the largest asteroid in the Navagrahas, and it is also the largest planet in the solar system.

Jupiter is associated with the god Vishnu, who is one of the three main gods in the Hindu pantheon.

Saturn is associated with the god Shiva, who is one of the three main gods in the Hindu pantheon.

Mars is associated with the god Brahma, who is one of the three main gods in the Hindu pantheon.

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

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

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

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

Mars is associated with the god Agni, who is the god of fire in the Hindu pantheon.

Mercury is associated with the god Vayu, who is the god of the wind in the Hindu pantheon.

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

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