Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra (पूर्वा भाद्रपद)
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with idealism, intensity, passion for causes and transformation.
- Zodiac span
- 20°00′ Kumbha (Aquarius) to 3°20′ Meena (Pisces)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aja Ekapada (one-footed goat)
- Symbol
- Front legs of a funeral cot (sword)
- Gana
- Manushya
- Nadi
- Adi
- Yoni
- Lion
- Moon sign(s)
- Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
Purva Bhadrapada boy, best matches
| Rohini रोहिणी | 30.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 28/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 25.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 25/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 24.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 24/36 |
Purva Bhadrapada girl, best matches
| Rohini रोहिणी | 31.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 29.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 28/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 27.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 26/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 25.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 25/36 |
All 27 scores for a Purva Bhadrapada boy
| Rohini रोहिणी | 30.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | 28.5/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 28/36 | |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | 25.5/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 25/36 | |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | 24.5/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | 24/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 23.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | Bhakoot | 23.5/36 |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 23.5/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 22/36 | |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | 21.5/36 | |
| Vishakha विशाखा | 20/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 19/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 18.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 18.5/36 | |
| Pushya पुष्य | 18/36 | |
| Revati रेवती | Bhakoot | 18/36 |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | Nadi Bhakoot | 17/36 |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | Nadi | 16/36 |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | Nadi Bhakoot | 16/36 |
| Mula मूल | Nadi | 14.5/36 |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | Nadi Bhakoot | 14.5/36 |
| Hasta हस्त | Nadi Bhakoot | 13.5/36 |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | Bhakoot | 11.5/36 |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Nadi | 11/36 |
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Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter. People born with the Moon here begin life in Jupiter Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Purva Bhadrapada?
Purva Bhadrapada belongs to Manushya gana and Adi nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the lion.
Which nakshatras match best with Purva Bhadrapada?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Purva Bhadrapada boy are with Rohini (30.5), Dhanishta (28.5), Purva Ashadha (28.5). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Purva Bhadrapada have Nadi dosha with Ashwini?
Purva Bhadrapada shares Adi nadi with Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
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