Punarvasu · पुनर्वसु
Punarvasu is the 7th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 20° Mithuna (Gemini) – 3°20′ Karka (Cancer) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “return of the light”.
| Ruling planet | Guru (Jupiter) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aditi, mother of the Adityas |
| Symbol | a bow and quiver |
| Span (sidereal) | 20° Mithuna (Gemini) – 3°20′ Karka (Cancer) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Friday, 25 December 2026
- Friday, 22 January 2027
- Thursday, 18 February 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia