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Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Lord Venus, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′ Simha – 26°40′ Simha (133°20′–146°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Venus and its deity is Bhaga.
The Moon is next in Purva Phalguni from 4 November 2026, 3:26 AM IST to 5 November 2026, 3:30 AM IST.
Which planet rules Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
Venus rules Purva Phalguni in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Purva Phalguni begins life in the Venus dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 11 / 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ Simha – 26°40′ Simha (133°20′–146°40′) |
| Rashi | Simha |
| Vimshottari lord | Venus (20 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Bhaga |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Yoni | Rat |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
What are the padas of Purva Phalguni 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 Phalguni next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Purva Phalguni.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 24 h 3 min | ||
| 23 h 54 min | ||
| 23 h 10 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
- Venus (Vimshottari dasha of 20 years).
- Which rashi is Purva Phalguni nakshatra in?
- Purva Phalguni lies in Simha: 13°20′ Simha – 26°40′ Simha.
- What is the gana of Purva Phalguni?
- Manushya (human); yoni Rat; nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Mo, Ta (ट), Ti (ट), Tu (ट).
- Who is the deity of Purva Phalguni?
- Bhaga, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Purva Phalguni nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Purva Phalguni from 4 November 2026, 3:26 AM IST to 5 November 2026, 3:30 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