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==Etymology and History==
==Etymology and History==
The group of two stars is typically identified with δ and θ Leonis.
What does the term mean, does it always have the same meaning - was it changed over time.


[[File:Phalguni Sangha.jpg|thumb|Phalguni Sangha]]
[[File:Phalguni Sangha.jpg|thumb|Phalguni Sangha]]

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Purva Phalguni, 11th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temple depictions.
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.

... 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.

Etymology and History

The group of two stars is typically identified with δ and θ Leonis.

Phalguni Sangha

Origin of Constellation

Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

Mythology

mnemonic tales and cultural significance

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References