Nakshatra 12/27
Uttara Phalguni (உத்திரம்) nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni is nakshatra number 12 of 27. Rasi span 26°40' Simha - 10°00' Kanya; Vimshottari lord Sun. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 26°40' Simha - 10°00' Kanya
- Vimshottari lord
- Sun
- Deity (traditional)
- Aryaman
- Symbol (traditional)
- Bed / fig
- Gana
- Manushya gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Te, To, Pa, Pi
- Yoni (Animal)
- Bull / Male Cow
- Rajju
- Nabhi Rajju (Stomach)
- Bird
- Beetle / Peacock
- Sacred Tree
- Oleander (Arali Maram)
- Element
- Fire (Agni)
Padas & Navamsa (D9)
Uttara Phalguni bridges Simha and Kanya. Pada 1 lies in Simha (26°40' - 30°00'), while Padas 2, 3, and 4 reside in Kanya (0°00' - 10°00').
| Pada | Span | Rasi | Navamsa (D9) | Lord | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 26°40' - 30°00' (சிம்மம்) | Simha (Leo) | Dhanus (Sagittarius) | Jupiter | Te |
| Pada 2 | 0°00' - 3°20' (கன்னி) | Kanya (Virgo) | Makara (Capricorn) | Saturn | To |
| Pada 3 | 3°20' - 6°40' (கன்னி) | Kanya (Virgo) | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Saturn | Pa |
| Pada 4 | 6°40' - 10°00' (கன்னி) | Kanya (Virgo) | Meena (Pushkara Navamsa) | Jupiter | Pi |
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Classical Parihara Temple & Lore
Sri Mangalyeswarar Temple
📍 Edayathumangalam (near Lalgudi), Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu
Uttara Phalguni is governed by Aryaman, solar deity of covenant, chivalry, and patronage. Sri Mangalyeswarar Temple at Edayathumangalam is the classical shrine for alleviating Mangalya dosha. Panguni Uthiram marks celestial weddings throughout South India, reflecting this star's enduring association with sacred union.
Traditional characteristics
Uttara Phalguni is ruled by the Sun; traditional Vedic astrology emphasizes its fidelity, truthfulness, generous patronage, unyielding integrity, and protective loyalty.
The back legs of a couch or cot symbolize enduring stability, trustworthy alliance, and well-earned domestic peace.
Spanning both Simha (fire/command) and Kanya (earth/intellect), natives naturally blend administrative confidence with meticulous analytical precision.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Compatibility Rules: Uttara Phalguni is under Nabhi (Navel/Stomach) Rajju; sharing Nabhi Rajju with Krittika, Punarvasu, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, or Purva Bhadrapada violates Rajju rules. Its yoni is Bull/Cow; Tiger yoni stars (Chitra, Vishakha) are sworn enemies in Yoni porutham.
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Does Uttara Phalguni belong to Simha (Leo) or Kanya (Virgo)?
Uttara Phalguni Pada 1 falls in Simha (Leo, ruled by Sun), whereas Padas 2, 3, and 4 fall in Kanya (Virgo, ruled by Mercury). Your birth chart's exact moon degree defines your Janma Rasi.
Who is the ruler and deity of Uttara Phalguni?
The Vimshottari dasha lord is the Sun (Surya), and the presiding Vedic deity is Aryaman.
Why is Panguni Uthiram considered supreme for divine weddings?
Panguni Uthiram aligns the full moon with Uttara Phalguni, commemorating the celestial weddings of Shiva-Parvati, Rama-Sita, and Murugan-Deivanai. It is venerated as an ideal muhurtham day for enduring marital concord.
What are the Rajju and Yoni for Uttara Phalguni?
Uttara Phalguni belongs to Nabhi (Navel) Rajju, and its yoni is Male Cow (Bull). In marital matching, Tiger yoni stars (Chitra, Vishakha) must be avoided.
Which is the primary parihara temple for Uttara Phalguni?
Sri Mangalyeswarar Temple at Edayathumangalam near Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli, is the premier parihara shrine for Uttara Phalguni.