Nakshatra 25/27
Purva Bhadrapada (பூரட்டாதி) nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada is nakshatra number 25 of 27. Rasi span 20°00' Kumbha - 3°20' Meena; Vimshottari lord Jupiter. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 20°00' Kumbha - 3°20' Meena
- Vimshottari lord
- Jupiter
- Deity (traditional)
- Aja Ekapada
- Symbol (traditional)
- Sword
- Gana
- Manushya gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Se, So, Dha, Dhi
- Yoni (Animal)
- Male Lion
- Rajju
- Nabhi Rajju (Stomach)
- Bird
- Sandpiper / Avocet
- Sacred Tree
- Wild Mango (Themaa Maram)
- Element
- Sky / Ether (Akasha)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Purva Bhadrapada bridges Kumbha and Meena. Padas 1 to 3 lie in Kumbha (20°00' - 30°00'), while Pada 4 enters Meena (0°00' - 3°20').
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 20°00' - 23°20' (கும்பம்) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Mesha (Aries) | Mars | Se |
| Pada 2 | 23°20' - 26°40' (கும்பம்) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Rishabha (Pushkara Navamsa) | Venus | So |
| Pada 3 | 26°40' - 30°00' (கும்பம்) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Mercury | Dha |
| Pada 4 | 0°00' - 3°20' (மீனம்) | Meena (Pisces) | Kataka (Pushkara Navamsa) | Moon | Dhi |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Thiruvaneshwarar Temple
📍 Ranganathapuram, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
Purva Bhadrapada is governed by Aja Ekapada, the one-footed cosmic ascetic form of Rudra. Sri Thiruvaneshwarar Temple at Ranganathapuram is the dedicated parihara shrine. Worshipping here invokes ascetic discipline, spiritual austerity, and the fruit of past-life merit.
Traditional characteristics
Purva Bhadrapada is ruled by Jupiter; classical texts highlight its burning ambition, ascetic resolve, philosophical renunciation, and unwavering dedication to truth.
The two-faced man or front of a funeral cot symbolizes dual vision—mastering outer worldly duties while maintaining a detached inner gaze upon spiritual eternity.
Uniting Kumbha's social reform with Meena's transcendent compassion, natives often become visionary reformers, spiritual gurus, and profound thinkers.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Compatibility Rules: Purva Bhadrapada falls under Nabhi (Navel) Rajju; sharing Nabhi Rajju with Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, or Uttara Ashadha triggers Rajju dosha. Male Lion yoni opposes Elephant yoni (Bharani, Revati). Being Manushya gana, it pairs smoothly with Manushya and Deva charts.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Does Purva Bhadrapada fall in Kumbha (Aquarius) or Meena (Pisces)?
Purva Bhadrapada Padas 1, 2, and 3 fall in Kumbha (ruled by Saturn), while Pada 4 enters Meena (ruled by Jupiter).
Who is the ruler and deity of Purva Bhadrapada?
The Vimshottari ruler is Guru (Jupiter), and the presiding Vedic deity is Aja Ekapada (the one-footed cosmic fire form of Rudra).
What does the two-faced symbol of Purva Bhadrapada represent?
It signifies dual perception: one face engaging with worldly responsibility and the other turned toward spiritual transcendence.
What are the Rajju and Yoni for Purva Bhadrapada?
Purva Bhadrapada belongs to Nabhi (Navel) Rajju, and its yoni is Male Lion. In marriage matching, Elephant yoni stars (Bharani, Revati) must be avoided.
What is the sacred tree and temple for Purva Bhadrapada?
Its sacred tree is the Themaa (Wild Mango) tree. Sri Thiruvaneshwarar Temple in Ranganathapuram, Thanjavur District, is the primary parihara sanctuary.