Uttara Phalguni · उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans 26°40′ Simha (Leo) – 10° Kanya (Virgo) of the sidereal zodiac, and its name means “the latter reddish one”.
| Ruling planet | Surya (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aryaman, god of patronage (some texts give Bhaga) |
| Symbol | the back legs of a bed |
| Span (sidereal) | 26°40′ Simha (Leo) – 10° Kanya (Virgo) |
Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari scheme. Deities and symbols are traditional and vary in some texts.
Next dates (New Delhi, at sunrise)
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Thursday, 3 December 2026
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026
- Tuesday, 26 January 2027
These are the days on which the Moon is in this nakshatra at sunrise.
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Sources: Nakshatra, Wikipedia