What is Punarvasu nakshatra? Punarvasu is nakshatra 7 of 27, in Mithuna (padas 1, 2, 3), Karka (pada 4). Its ruling planet is Jupiter, its deity is Aditi, the mother of the gods, and its name letters are Ke, Ko, Ha and Hi.
Punarvasu at a glance
- Rashi
- Mithuna (padas 1, 2, 3), Karka (pada 4)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aditi, the mother of the gods
- Symbol
- Bow and quiver
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Chara (movable)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for journeys, buying a vehicle and anything that involves movement.
Baby names for Punarvasu
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ke, pada 2 is Ko, pada 3 is Ha, pada 4 is Hi.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ke) | Kedar | Shiva, lord of the mountains | Boy |
| 1 (Ke) | Keshav | Krishna, one with fine hair | Boy |
| 1 (Ke) | Ketan | Banner, home | Boy |
| 1 (Ke) | Ketaki | A fragrant flower | Girl |
| 2 (Ko) | Koteshwar | Lord of crores, Shiva | Boy |
| 2 (Ko) | Koushal | Skill | Boy |
| 2 (Ko) | Kokila | Cuckoo | Girl |
| 2 (Ko) | Komal | Soft | Girl |
| 3 (Ha) | Hari | Vishnu, remover of sorrow | Boy |
| 3 (Ha) | Harish | A name of Vishnu and Shiva | Boy |
| 3 (Ha) | Harsh | Joy | Boy |
| 3 (Ha) | Harshad | Giver of joy | Boy |
| 3 (Ha) | Harshit | Joyful | Boy |
| 3 (Ha) | Hamsa | Swan | Girl |
| 3 (Ha) | Hamsini | Swan-like | Girl |
| 3 (Ha) | Haripriya | Beloved of Vishnu, Lakshmi | Girl |
| 3 (Ha) | Harini | Deer | Girl |
| 3 (Ha) | Harshita | Joyful | Girl |
| 4 (Hi) | Himanshu | The Moon | Boy |
| 4 (Hi) | Hiren | Lord of gems | Boy |
| 4 (Hi) | Hitesh | Lord of goodness | Boy |
| 4 (Hi) | Hima | Snow | Girl |
| 4 (Hi) | Himani | Snow, Parvati | Girl |
| 4 (Hi) | Hiral | Radiant | Girl |
| 4 (Hi) | Hiranya | Golden | Girl |
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Punarvasu
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Punarvasu nakshatra?
The four padas of Punarvasu give Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi. Pada 1 is Ke, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Punarvasu?
Jupiter rules Punarvasu in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Aditi, the mother of the gods.
Is Punarvasu a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Punarvasu belong to?
Punarvasu falls in Mithuna (padas 1, 2, 3), Karka (pada 4).