Nakshatra #7 / 27
Punarvasu Nakshatra
Punarvasu means "return of the light" — natives are resilient optimists who recover, rebuild and renew, carrying a generous, philosophical spirit.
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Deity
- Aditi (mother of gods)
- Symbol
- Bow and quiver
- Zodiac span
- Gemini – Cancer
- Gana
- Deva (Divine)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Yoni
- Cat
- Name syllables
- Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi
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Which planet rules Punarvasu nakshatra?
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter. Natives born under it begin life in a Jupiter mahadasha.
Which syllables should a Punarvasu-born baby's name start with?
By pada, tradition assigns: Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi.
What are the gana and nadi of Punarvasu?
Punarvasu belongs to the Deva (Divine) gana and Adi (Vata) nadi — these decide the Gana (6 points) and Nadi (8 points) kootas in marriage matching.