Purva Phalguni · पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Purva Phalguni is the 11th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 13°20′ Simha (Leo) – 26°40′ Simha (Leo) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the former reddish one”.
| Ruling planet | Shukra (Venus) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Bhaga, god of marital bliss (some texts give Aryaman) |
| Symbol | the front legs of a bed |
| Span (sidereal) | 13°20′ Simha (Leo) – 26°40′ Simha (Leo) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Wednesday, 2 December 2026
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026
- Monday, 25 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia