What is Pushya nakshatra? Pushya is nakshatra 8 of 27, in Karka. Its ruling planet is Saturn, its deity is Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods, and its name letters are Hu, He, Ho and Da.
Pushya at a glance
- Rashi
- Karka
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Deity
- Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods
- Symbol
- Cow’s udder
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Kshipra (swift)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for trade, starting a course of study, medicine and short journeys.
Baby names for Pushya
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Hu, pada 2 is He, pada 3 is Ho, pada 4 is Da.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Hu) | Hutashan | Fire, receiver of offerings | Boy |
| 2 (He) | Hemadri | Golden mountain | Boy |
| 2 (He) | Hemang | Golden-bodied | Boy |
| 2 (He) | Hemant | The early winter season | Boy |
| 2 (He) | Hemendra | Lord of gold | Boy |
| 2 (He) | Hema | Gold | Girl |
| 2 (He) | Hemalata | Golden creeper | Girl |
| 2 (He) | Hemangi | Golden-bodied | Girl |
| 2 (He) | Hetal | Friendly | Girl |
| 3 (Ho) | Hotri | The Vedic priest who recites the hymns | Boy |
| 4 (Da) | Daksh | Able, skilled | Boy |
| 4 (Da) | Damodar | Krishna, bound by a rope at the waist | Boy |
| 4 (Da) | Darshan | Sacred sight | Boy |
| 4 (Da) | Dayanand | One who delights in compassion | Boy |
| 4 (Da) | Daksha | Skilled | Girl |
| 4 (Da) | Dakshayani | Sati, daughter of Daksha | Girl |
| 4 (Da) | Damayanti | Queen of Nala | Girl |
| 4 (Da) | Darshana | Sacred sight | Girl |
| 4 (Da) | Daya | Compassion | 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 Pushya
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Pushya nakshatra?
The four padas of Pushya give Hu, He, Ho, Da. Pada 1 is Hu, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Pushya?
Saturn rules Pushya in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods.
Is Pushya a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Pushya belong to?
Pushya falls in Karka.