Purva Phalguni at a glance
| Hindi name | पूर्वा फाल्गुनी |
|---|---|
| Number | 11 of 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ Simha – 26°40′ Simha |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Deity | Bhaga, god of fortune and delight |
| Symbol | Front legs of a bed |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Rat |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Purva Phalguni nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo | मो | Simha (Leo) |
| 2 | Ta | टा | Simha (Leo) |
| 3 | Ti | टी | Simha (Leo) |
| 4 | Tu | टू | Simha (Leo) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Purva Phalguni
Enjoyment, rest, creativity and relationships. The presiding deity, Bhaga, god of fortune and delight, 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 Phalguni?
Wed, 4 Nov, Wed, 2 Dec, Tue, 29 Dec (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Purva Phalguni; see today's panchang.
Purva Phalguni nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Mo (मो); pada 2 – Ta (टा); pada 3 – Ti (टी); pada 4 – Tu (टू). A baby born in Purva Phalguni is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Venus (शुक्र) is the ruling planet of Purva Phalguni, which begins the Venus mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Bhaga, god of fortune and delight.
Which rashi does Purva Phalguni belong to?
All four padas of Purva Phalguni fall in Simha (Leo).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Purva Phalguni?
Purva Phalguni has Manushya gana, Rat yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.