Purva Phalguni

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.

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.

Etymology and History

Name Variants

• Pūrva Phalgunī
• Purva Phalguni
• Bhagya,
• Bhagybha

Phalguni Sangha

Origin of Constellation

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

Mythology

mnemonic tales and cultural significance

References

• References (general)