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Punarvasu Nakshatra: Lord Jupiter, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 20°00′ Mithuna – 3°20′ Karka (80°00′–93°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Jupiter and its deity is Aditi.
The Moon is next in Punarvasu from 27 November 2026, 3:08 PM IST to 28 November 2026, 12:50 PM IST.
Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Jupiter rules Punarvasu in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Punarvasu begins life in the Jupiter dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
What are the padas of Punarvasu and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Punarvasu next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Punarvasu.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21 h 41 min | ||
| 21 h 2 min | ||
| 21 h 1 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Punarvasu nakshatra?
- Jupiter (Vimshottari dasha of 16 years).
- Which rashi is Punarvasu nakshatra in?
- Punarvasu lies in Mithuna and Karka: 20°00′ Mithuna – 3°20′ Karka.
- What is the gana of Punarvasu?
- Deva (divine); yoni Cat; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Punarvasu nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi.
- Who is the deity of Punarvasu?
- Aditi, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Punarvasu nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Punarvasu from 27 November 2026, 3:08 PM IST to 28 November 2026, 12:50 PM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate