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Purva Ashadha

"The undefeated" — early victory, buoyant confidence, and the waters that purify and carry one forward.

Presiding deityApas, the waters
SymbolA winnowing fan
Vimshottari lordVenus (Shukra)
GanaManushya (human)
NadiMadhya (pitta)
Sidereal span13°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu
Naming syllables (pada 1–4)bhu · dha · pha · ḍha

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