Hindu Mythology of Orion's Belt (Usha, Aniruddha, and Chitralekha)
Orion refers to a prominent constellation ( a group of fixed stars ) visible to the naked eye. It is named after a hunter in Greek mythology and is easily recognizable due to its distinctive shape and bright stars, such as Betelgeuse and Rigel . Whereas Orion's Belt is a pattern in the constellation of Orion. This belt consists of three bright stars— Alnitak , Alnilam , and Mintaka —aligned in a straight line, making it one of the most identifiable features in the night sky. Many cultures have their own interpretations of Orion's Belt, often associating them with various myths and legends. In this article, the Orion's Belt is connected to a Hindu mythology. Sanskrit Tamil Name Star Name Constellation Position Uṣā உஷா Alnitak Zeta (ζ) Orion 0°49’ Aniruddha அனிருத்தா Alnilam Epsilon (ε) Orion 29°36’ Citralekhā சித்ரலேகா Mintaka Delta (δ) Orion 28°30’ The Orion's Belt is seen in the image above, which is associated with Greek mythology. T...
