Punarvasu at a glance
| Hindi name | पुनर्वसु |
|---|---|
| Number | 7 of 27 |
| Span | 20°00′ Mithuna – 3°20′ Karka |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini), Karka (Cancer) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Jupiter (गुरु) |
| Deity | Aditi, mother of the gods |
| Symbol | Quiver of arrows |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Cat |
| Nadi | Aadi |
Punarvasu nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ke | के | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 2 | Ko | को | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 3 | Ha | हा | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | Hi | ही | Karka (Cancer) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Punarvasu
Renewal and return; generous, patient and optimistic. The presiding deity, Aditi, mother of the gods, colours its qualities, and its lord Jupiter sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Punarvasu?
Sat, 28 Nov, Fri, 25 Dec, Fri, 22 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Punarvasu; see today's panchang.
Punarvasu nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Punarvasu nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ke (के); pada 2 – Ko (को); pada 3 – Ha (हा); pada 4 – Hi (ही). A baby born in Punarvasu is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Punarvasu nakshatra?
Jupiter (गुरु) is the ruling planet of Punarvasu, which begins the Jupiter mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Aditi, mother of the gods.
Which rashi does Punarvasu belong to?
Punarvasu is split between Mithuna (Gemini) and Karka (Cancer): padas 1, 2, 3 fall in Mithuna (Gemini) and the rest in Karka (Cancer).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu has Deva gana, Cat yoni and Aadi nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.