What is Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra? Purva Bhadrapada is nakshatra 25 of 27, in Kumbha (padas 1, 2, 3), Meena (pada 4). Its ruling planet is Jupiter, its deity is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed serpent, and its name letters are Se, So, Da and Di.
Purva Bhadrapada at a glance
- Rashi
- Kumbha (padas 1, 2, 3), Meena (pada 4)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada, the one-footed serpent
- Symbol
- Front legs of a funeral cot
- 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 Bhadrapada
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Se, pada 2 is So, pada 3 is Da, pada 4 is Di.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Se) | Seshadri | The serpent hill, Tirumala | Boy |
| 1 (Se) | Sevak | One who serves | Boy |
| 1 (Se) | Seema | Boundary | Girl |
| 1 (Se) | Sejal | Pure water | Girl |
| 1 (Se) | Seva | Service | Girl |
| 1 (Se) | Sevanti | A flower | Girl |
| 2 (So) | Sohan | Handsome | Boy |
| 2 (So) | Soham | "I am That" | Boy |
| 2 (So) | Somesh | Lord of the Moon, Shiva | Boy |
| 2 (So) | Somnath | Lord of the Moon, a Jyotirlinga | Boy |
| 2 (So) | Sohini | Beautiful, a raga | Girl |
| 2 (So) | Sonal | Golden | Girl |
| 2 (So) | Sonali | Golden | Girl |
| 2 (So) | Soumya | Gentle | Girl |
| 3 (Da) | Daksh | Able, skilled | Boy |
| 3 (Da) | Damodar | Krishna, bound by a rope at the waist | Boy |
| 3 (Da) | Darshan | Sacred sight | Boy |
| 3 (Da) | Dayanand | One who delights in compassion | Boy |
| 3 (Da) | Daksha | Skilled | Girl |
| 3 (Da) | Dakshayani | Sati, daughter of Daksha | Girl |
| 3 (Da) | Damayanti | Queen of Nala | Girl |
| 3 (Da) | Darshana | Sacred sight | Girl |
| 3 (Da) | Daya | Compassion | Girl |
| 4 (Di) | Digant | Horizon | Boy |
| 4 (Di) | Dilip | A king of the Solar dynasty | Boy |
| 4 (Di) | Dinesh | Lord of the day, the Sun | Boy |
| 4 (Di) | Dinkar | The Sun | Boy |
| 4 (Di) | Divakar | The Sun | Boy |
| 4 (Di) | Diksha | Initiation | Girl |
| 4 (Di) | Disha | Direction | Girl |
| 4 (Di) | Divya | Divine | Girl |
| 4 (Di) | Diya | Lamp | 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 Bhadrapada
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
The four padas of Purva Bhadrapada give Se, So, Da, Di. Pada 1 is Se, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Bhadrapada?
Jupiter rules Purva Bhadrapada in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Aja Ekapada, the one-footed serpent.
Is Purva Bhadrapada a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Purva Bhadrapada belong to?
Purva Bhadrapada falls in Kumbha (padas 1, 2, 3), Meena (pada 4).