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[[File:11 PurvaPhalguni draw.png|thumb|Purva Phalguni, 11th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temple depictions. ]] |
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[[File:10-12 stellarium.gif|thumb|Nakshatras 10, 11 and 12 in the constellation Leo, as animated GIF to show where the historical images were placed (WGSN 2025). Purva Phalguni is the middle one.]] |
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What does the term mean, does it always have the same meaning - was it changed over time. |
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'''Name Variants''' |
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* Pūrva Phalgunī |
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* Purva Phalguni |
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* Bhagya, |
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* Bhagybha |
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=== Origin of Constellation === |
=== Origin of Constellation === |
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Latest revision as of 15:14, 13 October 2025
Pūrva Phalgunī (पूर्व फाल्गुनी) is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it. The group of two stars is typically identified with δ and θ Leonis.
Etymology and History
Name Variants
- Pūrva Phalgunī
- Purva Phalguni
- Bhagya,
- Bhagybha
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
