PositunePurva Ashadha Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 20 of 27. Purva Ashadha is ruled by Venus and its presiding deity is Apas (the waters). Its symbol is: elephant tusk or fan.
Ruling planetVenus
DeityApas (the waters)
SymbolElephant tusk or fan
SignDhanu
When the Moon is in Purva Ashadha
Naming sounds by Pada
Purva Ashadha runs from 13°20′ to 26°40′ of Dhanu, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhu | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
| 2 | Dha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
| 3 | Pha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 20°00′ to 23°20′ |
| 4 | Dha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 23°20′ to 26°40′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.