Purva Bhadrapada · पूर्व भाद्रपद
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 20° Kumbha (Aquarius) – 3°20′ Meena (Pisces) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the former blessed feet”.
| Ruling planet | Guru (Jupiter) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aja Ekapada, a one-footed form of Shiva |
| Symbol | the front legs of a funeral cot |
| Span (sidereal) | 20° Kumbha (Aquarius) – 3°20′ Meena (Pisces) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Friday, 23 October 2026
- Thursday, 19 November 2026
- Friday, 20 November 2026
- Thursday, 17 December 2026
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia