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  Ketu in the Hindu 'phra prajam wan' system

 

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Ketu is one of the nine gods worshipped in the Hindu Phra prajam wan system, together with Rahu.

 

Ketu is placed in the northwest (left, with a reddish gold  piece of cloth), and Rahu in the southwest (right, with a purple cloth). Both have their faces turned southwards and in between stands the god corresponding with the day of the week, facing westwards.

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