What is Purva Ashadha nakshatra? Purva Ashadha is nakshatra 20 of 27, in Dhanu. Its ruling planet is Venus, its deity is Apah, the waters, and its name letters are Bhu, Dha, Pha and Dha.
Purva Ashadha at a glance
- Rashi
- Dhanu
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Apah, the waters
- Symbol
- Winnowing fan
- Gana
- Manushya
- Class
- Ugra (fierce)
What it’s good for
Traditionally kept away from gentle beginnings such as weddings, and used for difficult or competitive work.
Baby names for Purva Ashadha
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Bhu, pada 2 is Dha, pada 3 is Pha, pada 4 is Dha.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Bhu) | Bhuvan | The world | Boy |
| 1 (Bhu) | Bhushan | Ornament | Boy |
| 1 (Bhu) | Bhupesh | Lord of the earth | Boy |
| 1 (Bhu) | Bhumika | Earth, a role | Girl |
| 1 (Bhu) | Bhuvana | The world | Girl |
| 1 (Bhu) | Bhuvaneshwari | Goddess of the worlds | Girl |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhairya | Courage, patience | Boy |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhananjay | Winner of wealth, a name of Arjuna | Boy |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhanush | Bow | Boy |
| 2 (Dha) | Dharmendra | Lord of dharma | Boy |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhaval | White, pure | Boy |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhanashree | Goddess of wealth, a raga | Girl |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhanya | Blessed | Girl |
| 2 (Dha) | Dhara | Earth | Girl |
| 2 (Dha) | Dharini | Earth | Girl |
| 3 (Pha) | Phalgun | A Hindu month, a name of Arjuna | Boy |
| 3 (Pha) | Phanindra | King of serpents, Shesha | Boy |
| 3 (Pha) | Phalguni | A nakshatra, a Hindu month | Girl |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhairya | Courage, patience | Boy |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhananjay | Winner of wealth, a name of Arjuna | Boy |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhanush | Bow | Boy |
| 4 (Dha) | Dharmendra | Lord of dharma | Boy |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhaval | White, pure | Boy |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhanashree | Goddess of wealth, a raga | Girl |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhanya | Blessed | Girl |
| 4 (Dha) | Dhara | Earth | Girl |
| 4 (Dha) | Dharini | Earth | 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 Purva Ashadha
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Purva Ashadha nakshatra?
The four padas of Purva Ashadha give Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha. Pada 1 is Bhu, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Ashadha?
Venus rules Purva Ashadha in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Apah, the waters.
Is Purva Ashadha a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Purva Ashadha belong to?
Purva Ashadha falls in Dhanu.