Unicorn and surrounding constellations

Canis Minor constellation

Suni mandala – The lesser dog – Kalb al Mutakāddim – Kuon – Shira al Ghumus – The Warner – Antecanis, the little dog.

Alpha – Procyn – Sarama – Palura – Pallika (crossing of the water-dog) – Keleb Maim (dog of the waters) – Maira, the sparkler.

Beta – Gomeisa (the bleary eyed) – Pratyusha.

28°20’ Gemini

– Beta Canis Minor. Pratyumana, one of Vishnu’s or Krishna’s avatars in the Indian pantheon. Gomeisa means bleary eyed one.

29°32’ Gemini

– Delta Canis Minor. The weight. One of the Oath stars, the Muhlifain, or the stars sworn by.

1°56’ Cancer

– Beta Canis Minor. – Sarama, the heavenly messenger hound and mother of dogs in the Indian pantheon.

5°41’ Cancer

– Eta Canis Minor. Maidenhood. Virginity flower. Also makes part of the hunting horn. (Irony Maiden).

Eka-Srimgi mandala – Monoceros.

Krikalāsa mandala.

Patatri Mina mandala – Volantis, the flying fish.

Now, on sea and land descending,

Brings the night its peace profound: hymn

Let our vesper hymn be blending With the holy calm around.

Soon as dies the sunset glory, Stars of heaven shine out above,

Telling still the ancient story— Their Creator's changeless love.

Now, our wants and burdens leaving To his care who cares for all,

Cease we fearing, cease we grieving; At his touch our burdens fall.

As the darkness deepens o'er us, Lo! eternal stars arise;

Hope and Faith and Love rise glorious, Shining in the Spirit's skies.

Vesper Hymn | Samuel Longfellow