Ketu - High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter Weltevrede - Home DecorKetu is a demon in Hindu mythology, depicted as a headless body of an Asura (demon). He was decapitated by Vishnu after drinking Amrit (elixir of life) while disguised as a Deva (demi god) during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). Ketu is part of the Navagraha, the nine celestial bodies in Hindu astrology, and represents the South Lunar Node. A strong position of Ketu in the horoscope is believed to bring a pleasant, disease free life and