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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra

पूर्व भाद्रपद नक्षत्र

Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.

Number25 of 27
Span (sidereal)20°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 3°20′ Meen (Pisces)
RashiKumbh (Aquarius), Meen (Pisces)
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)Jupiter 16-year mahadasha
DeityAja Ekapada
SymbolSwords, or the front legs of a cot
GanaManushya मनुष्य
Yoni (animal)Lion male
NadiAdi Vata
Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan)Shudra, Brahmin
Name syllables (namakshar)से सो दा दी Se, So, Da, Di

Nature and traits

Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed form of Shiva, and symbolised by swords or the front legs of a cot. People with the Moon here are often idealistic, intense and willing to give themselves fully to a cause they believe in. They can be eloquent, generous and deeply spiritual. Tradition links Purva Bhadrapada with transformation and with the fire of tapas — sincere effort for a higher aim — so social reform, philosophy, writing, research and spiritual life suit it well. Its gift is passionate commitment; its lesson is to temper intensity with patience and calm.

These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.

The four padas and their name syllables

PadaSpanRashiName syllable
120°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 23°20′ Kumbh (Aquarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)से Se
223°20′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 26°40′ Kumbh (Aquarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)सो So
326°40′ Kumbh (Aquarius) – 30°00′ Kumbh (Aquarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)दा Da
40°00′ Meen (Pisces) – 3°20′ Meen (Pisces)Meen (Pisces)दी Di

Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.

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