Pūrva Bhādrapadā

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Pegasus map showing Pūrva Bhādrapadā

Pūrva Bhādrapadā (Devanagari: पूर्वभाद्र)(Tamil: பூரட்டாதி)(Telugu: పూర్వ భాద్రపద) is the twenty-fifth nakshatra in Hindu astrology, corresponding to α and β Pegasi. It is placed under the domain of Bṛhaspati, the deity represented by the planet Jupiter.[1] Practitioners of electional astrology see Pūrva Bhādrapadā as a Cruel sign, meaning that activities related to deception, craftiness or wickedness are best begin while this sign is in prominence.[2]

Like its twin, Uttara Bhādrapadā, Pūrva Bhādrapadā is often represented by dualistic imagery, such as a two-headed man, or two legs of a bed. Crossed swords can also be used to symbolize this nakshatra.[3] Its patron deity is the serpent Ajaikapada. The animal associated with this nakshatra is a male lion.


Traditional Hindu given names are determined by which pada (quarter) of a nakshatra the Ascendant/Lagna was in at the time of birth. The given name would begin with the following syllables:

  • Se (से)
  • So (सो)
  • Da (दा)
  • Di (दी)[4]


  1. ^ C. J. Krisnhnasamy. "Indian astrology: (Bjaratiya jyotisha shastra)." University of Michigan Library: 1956. pg. 33
  2. ^ Hart De Fouw, Robert Svoboda. "Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India." Lotus Press: 2003. ISBN 0-940985-69-1 pg. 206
  3. ^ Dennis M. Harness. "The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology." Lotus Press: 1999. ISBN 0-914955-83-7 pg. 99
  4. ^ http://www.mypanchang.com/nakshatras.html