Aditya 8 of 12 · Presides over Bhadrapada (Aug-Sep)
Vidhata
विधाता
Cosmic ordainer (writes the karma-script), destiny-encoder
Mantras
Benefit of worship
Removes destiny-block, blessing for newborns (Vidhata writes their destiny on 6th day), grants foresight
Story / Origin
On the 6th day after birth (Shashthi), Vidhata visits every newborn and writes the destiny script on the child's forehead. Hence the tradition of leaving a blank notebook + pen by the cradle. Counterpart to Dhata — Vidhata sets the script, Dhata enacts it.
Vrata practice
Shashthi vrata (Skanda Shashthi + child's 6th day post-birth) — keep notebook + ink-pen overnight
Associated temple
Suryanaar Kovil — Vidhata shrine within the Navagraha temple
See 12 sacred tirthas and Nava Graha for full graha-grid.
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