
3. Aries constellation
Mesha mandala – Burj Al Hamal/ Krios – of the ram. Deity – Mangala. The Indian version styled upon Indra. Made up of 18 stars.
Alpha – Hamal – Amal.
Beta – Sheraton/El Sheratain – the two signs. – Asvayauk, Aswini
Gamma – Meshartim – Attendant.
Delta – Botein – little belly
Other constellations within Aries
Asvini Nakshatra – Al Sheratan – Kakkab Gam (Asterism of the Sickle). Deity Asvinau. Made up of Alpha Beta Gamma of Aries, in shape of a horse. The 1st Nakshatra of the Indian lunar sequence.
Apa-Bharani Nakshatra – Al Botein – The little belly. Also known as Bhaga and Musca. Deity Yama. The 2nd Nakshatra.
El Sheratain – The two signs. Beta and Gamma Aries. The 1st Arabic star mansion.
El Botein – The little belly. Made up of Epilson and Delta Aries. The 2nd Arabic moon station.