What is Uttara Phalguni nakshatra? Uttara Phalguni is nakshatra 12 of 27, in Simha (pada 1), Kanya (padas 2, 3, 4). Its ruling planet is Sun, its deity is Aryaman, the god of contracts and friendship, and its name letters are Te, To, Pa and Pi.
Uttara Phalguni at a glance
- Rashi
- Simha (pada 1), Kanya (padas 2, 3, 4)
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Aryaman, the god of contracts and friendship
- Symbol
- Back legs of a bed
- Gana
- Manushya
- Class
- Dhruva (fixed)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for what is meant to last: foundations, griha pravesh, planting and long commitments.
Baby names for Uttara Phalguni
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Te, pada 2 is To, pada 3 is Pa, pada 4 is Pi.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Te) | Tej | Light | Boy |
| 1 (Te) | Tejas | Radiance | Boy |
| 1 (Te) | Tejasvi | Radiant | Boy |
| 1 (Te) | Tejal | Radiant | Girl |
| 1 (Te) | Tejaswini | Radiant | Girl |
| 2 (To) | Toshan | Satisfaction | Boy |
| 2 (To) | Toshit | Satisfied | Boy |
| 2 (To) | Toshani | Satisfying | Girl |
| 3 (Pa) | Padmanabh | Vishnu, lotus-navelled | Boy |
| 3 (Pa) | Pallav | Young shoot | Boy |
| 3 (Pa) | Pankaj | Lotus | Boy |
| 3 (Pa) | Parag | Pollen | Boy |
| 3 (Pa) | Param | Supreme | Boy |
| 3 (Pa) | Padma | Lotus | Girl |
| 3 (Pa) | Padmavati | Consort of Venkateshwara | Girl |
| 3 (Pa) | Pallavi | New leaf | Girl |
| 3 (Pa) | Panchali | Draupadi | Girl |
| 3 (Pa) | Paridhi | Boundary, circle | Girl |
| 4 (Pi) | Pinak | Shiva's bow | Boy |
| 4 (Pi) | Pitambar | One in yellow garments, Vishnu | Boy |
| 4 (Pi) | Piyush | Nectar | Boy |
| 4 (Pi) | Pihu | Call of the papiha bird | 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 Uttara Phalguni
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Uttara Phalguni nakshatra?
The four padas of Uttara Phalguni give Te, To, Pa, Pi. Pada 1 is Te, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Uttara Phalguni?
Sun rules Uttara Phalguni in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Aryaman, the god of contracts and friendship.
Is Uttara Phalguni a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Uttara Phalguni belong to?
Uttara Phalguni falls in Simha (pada 1), Kanya (padas 2, 3, 4).