Purva Ashadha at a glance
| Hindi name | पूर्वाषाढ़ा |
|---|---|
| Number | 20 of 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Deity | Apas, the cosmic waters |
| Symbol | Fan or winnowing basket |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Monkey |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Purva Ashadha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhu | भू | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | Dha | धा | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 3 | Pha | फा | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 4 | Dha | ढा | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Purva Ashadha
Invincible, persuasive and purifying. The presiding deity, Apas, the cosmic waters, colours its qualities, and its lord Venus sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Purva Ashadha?
Sat, 14 Nov, Fri, 11 Dec, Thu, 7 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Purva Ashadha; see today's panchang.
Purva Ashadha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Bhu (भू); pada 2 – Dha (धा); pada 3 – Pha (फा); pada 4 – Dha (ढा). A baby born in Purva Ashadha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Venus (शुक्र) is the ruling planet of Purva Ashadha, which begins the Venus mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Apas, the cosmic waters.
Which rashi does Purva Ashadha belong to?
All four padas of Purva Ashadha fall in Dhanu (Sagittarius).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Ashadha?
Purva Ashadha has Manushya gana, Monkey yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.