What is Purva Phalguni nakshatra? Purva Phalguni is nakshatra 11 of 27, in Simha. Its ruling planet is Venus, its deity is Bhaga, the god of good fortune, and its name letters are Mo, Ta, Ti and Tu.
Purva Phalguni at a glance
- Rashi
- Simha
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Bhaga, the god of good fortune
- Symbol
- Front legs of a bed
- 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 Phalguni
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Mo, pada 2 is Ta, pada 3 is Ti, pada 4 is Tu.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Mo) | Mohan | Enchanting, Krishna | Boy |
| 1 (Mo) | Mohit | Enchanted | Boy |
| 1 (Mo) | Mohnish | Lord of enchantment, Krishna | Boy |
| 1 (Mo) | Moksh | Liberation | Boy |
| 1 (Mo) | Mohana | Enchanting | Girl |
| 1 (Mo) | Mohini | The enchantress avatar of Vishnu | Girl |
| 1 (Mo) | Moksha | Liberation | Girl |
| 1 (Mo) | Mokshada | Giver of liberation | Girl |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanay | Son | Boy |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanmay | Absorbed, engrossed | Boy |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanuj | Son | Boy |
| 2 (Ta) | Tapan | The Sun, warmth | Boy |
| 2 (Ta) | Tapas | Spiritual heat | Boy |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanishka | Goddess of gold | Girl |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanuja | Daughter | Girl |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanushree | Graceful | Girl |
| 2 (Ta) | Tanvi | Slender | Girl |
| 2 (Ta) | Tapasya | Penance | Girl |
| 3 (Ti) | Tilak | The sacred mark on the forehead | Boy |
| 3 (Ti) | Tirth | Holy place of pilgrimage | Boy |
| 3 (Ti) | Tilottama | An apsara | Girl |
| 3 (Ti) | Tithi | Lunar day | Girl |
| 4 (Tu) | Tuhin | Snow | Boy |
| 4 (Tu) | Tulsidas | Author of the Ramcharitmanas | Boy |
| 4 (Tu) | Tushar | Frost, snow | Boy |
| 4 (Tu) | Tulsi | The sacred basil | Girl |
| 4 (Tu) | Tushti | Contentment | 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 Phalguni
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Purva Phalguni nakshatra?
The four padas of Purva Phalguni give Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu. Pada 1 is Mo, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Phalguni?
Venus rules Purva Phalguni in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Bhaga, the god of good fortune.
Is Purva Phalguni a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Purva Phalguni belong to?
Purva Phalguni falls in Simha.