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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Lord Jupiter, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 20°00′ Kumbha – 3°20′ Meena (320°00′–333°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Jupiter and its deity is Aja Ekapada.
The Moon is next in Purva Bhadrapada from 19 November 2026, 6:10 AM IST to 20 November 2026, 6:56 AM IST.
Which planet rules Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Jupiter rules Purva Bhadrapada in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada begins life in the Jupiter dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
What are the padas of Purva Bhadrapada 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 Bhadrapada next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Purva Bhadrapada.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 24 h 46 min | ||
| 25 h 28 min | ||
| 25 h 50 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
- Jupiter (Vimshottari dasha of 16 years).
- Which rashi is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra in?
- Purva Bhadrapada lies in Kumbha and Meena: 20°00′ Kumbha – 3°20′ Meena.
- What is the gana of Purva Bhadrapada?
- Manushya (human); yoni Lion; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Se, So, Da, Di.
- Who is the deity of Purva Bhadrapada?
- Aja Ekapada, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Purva Bhadrapada from 19 November 2026, 6:10 AM IST to 20 November 2026, 6:56 AM 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