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Purva Ashadha Nakshatra: Lord Venus, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu (253°20′–266°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Venus and its deity is Apah (the Waters).
The Moon is next in Purva Ashadha from 13 November 2026, 5:17 PM IST to 14 November 2026, 8:24 PM IST.
Which planet rules Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
Venus rules Purva Ashadha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha begins life in the Venus dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 20 / 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu (253°20′–266°40′) |
| Rashi | Dhanu |
| Vimshottari lord | Venus (20 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Apah (the Waters) |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Yoni | Monkey |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
What are the padas of Purva Ashadha 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 Purva Ashadha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Purva Ashadha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 27 h 7 min | ||
| 27 h 6 min | ||
| 27 h 4 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
- Venus (Vimshottari dasha of 20 years).
- Which rashi is Purva Ashadha nakshatra in?
- Purva Ashadha lies in Dhanu: 13°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu.
- What is the gana of Purva Ashadha?
- Manushya (human); yoni Monkey; nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha (ढ).
- Who is the deity of Purva Ashadha?
- Apah (the Waters), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Purva Ashadha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Purva Ashadha from 13 November 2026, 5:17 PM IST to 14 November 2026, 8:24 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