Nakshatra 7/27
Punarvasu (புனர்பூசம்) nakshatra
Punarvasu is nakshatra number 7 of 27. Rasi span 20°00' Mithuna - 3°20' Kataka; Vimshottari lord Jupiter. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 20°00' Mithuna - 3°20' Kataka
- Vimshottari lord
- Jupiter
- Deity (traditional)
- Aditi
- Symbol (traditional)
- Bow / house
- Gana
- Deva gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi
- Yoni (Animal)
- Cat (Female)
- Rajju
- Nabhi Rajju (Navel)
- Bird
- Swan (Annam)
- Sacred Tree
- Bamboo (Moongil)
- Element
- Air & Water
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Punarvasu spans Mithuna and Kataka: Padas 1, 2, and 3 reside in Mithuna (Gemini), while Pada 4 enters Kataka (Cancer).
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 20°00' - 23°20' (மிதுனம்) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | Ke |
| Pada 2 | 23°20' - 26°40' (மிதுனம்) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Rishabha (Pushkara Navamsa) | Venus | Ko |
| Pada 3 | 26°40' - 30°00' (மிதுனம்) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mithuna (Vargottama) | Mercury | Ha |
| Pada 4 | 0°00' - 3°20' (கடகம்) | Kataka (Cancer) | Kataka (Vargottama & Pushkara - Sri Rama Janma) | Moon | Hi |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Abathsahayeswarar Temple (Alangudi) / Rameswaram Sri Ramar
📍 Alangudi, Thiruvarur & Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Ruled by Jupiter and governed by Aditi (mother of the gods), Punarvasu is the birth star of Lord Sri Rama (Pada 4). Worshipping at the Guru sthalam Alangudi and Sri Rama temples restores lost prosperity and bestows righteous nobility.
Traditional characteristics
Punarvasu literally signifies 'return of the light' or renewal. Unshakable resilience, benevolent optimism, and the miraculous ability to recover and flourish after setbacks define this star.
Career lore highlights success in teaching, professorships, jurisprudence, ethical finance, publishing, healthcare, and humanitarian leadership.
Its symbol of the quiver of arrows reflects resources that replenish themselves. Just as arrows return to the quiver, native efforts eventually yield abundant restitution.
Jupiter's benign stewardship blesses natives with magnanimity, spiritual wisdom, and sincere dedication to righteousness and family honor.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Punarvasu belongs to Deva gana. Yoni rules caution against Rat yoni (Magha, Purva Phalguni). Stars sharing Nabhi rajju fail traditional Rajju porutham.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Which rasi does Punarvasu nakshatra span?
Punarvasu spans two rasis: Padas 1, 2, and 3 are in Mithuna (20°00' to 30°00'), while Pada 4 is in Kataka (0°00' to 3°20').
What was Lord Sri Rama's birth nakshatra?
Lord Sri Rama was born in Kataka rasi under Punarvasu nakshatra, Pada 4.
Who is the ruling planet and deity of Punarvasu?
The planetary ruler is Jupiter (Guru), and the presiding deity is Aditi, the celestial mother of the gods.
What is the sacred tree and lucky stone of Punarvasu?
Its sacred tree is Bamboo (Moongil), and its traditional gemstone is Yellow Sapphire (Pushparagam), sacred to Jupiter.
What is the classical parihara temple for Punarvasu?
Alangudi Abathsahayeswarar Temple and Madurantakam Eri Katha Ramar Temple are the prime pilgrimage shrines.