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[[File:P-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Purva Phalguni, 11th nakshatra, ... ]] |
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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.]] |
[[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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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. |
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. |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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* Bhagya, |
* Bhagya, |
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* Bhagybha |
* Bhagybha |
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The group of two stars is typically identified with δ and θ Leonis. |
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[[File:Phalguni Sangha.jpg|thumb|Phalguni Sangha]] |
[[File:Phalguni Sangha.jpg|thumb|Phalguni Sangha]] |
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=== Origin of Constellation === |
=== Origin of Constellation === |
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====Stars within the Constellation Area==== |
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|Zosma |
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|HIP 54872 |
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|Constellation lines (Vertex) |
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|2 |
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|Chertan |
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|HIP 54879 |
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| Constellation lines (Vertex) |
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|3.35 |
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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File:P-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|Purva Phalguni, 10th century |
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File:Nakshatra temple magDraw lbl.jpg|Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025). |
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File:Nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025). |
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File:Tibet nakshatra 09.png|Purva Phalguni, Tibetean |
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File:張宿（仏像図彙）.png|Purva Phalguni Chinese |
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File:11 PurvaPhalguni draw.png|Purva Phalguni, reconstructed by Jones (1720) |
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== Mythology == |
== Mythology == |
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 14 December 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
Stars within the Constellation Area
| id | Label | IAU design. | description | Vmag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zosma | HIP 54872 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 2.53 |
| 2 | Chertan | HIP 54879 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 3.35 |
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Purva Phalguni, 10th century
Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).
Purva Phalguni, Tibetean
Purva Phalguni Chinese
Purva Phalguni, reconstructed by Jones (1720)
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
