Purva Ashadha · पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the former unconquered”.
| Ruling planet | Shukra (Venus) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Apah, the waters |
| Symbol | an elephant tusk or winnowing fan |
| Span (sidereal) | 13°20′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) – 26°40′ Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Friday, 11 December 2026
- Thursday, 7 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia