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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)
