Purva Ashadha
Alternate namePūrāṭam (Malayalam), Pūradam (Tamil)
Word meaningFormer invincible
Physical attributesAn elephant's tusk
Extent253°20' – 266°40'
13°20' - 26°40' Dhanu
13°20' - 26°40' Dhanu
No. of stars2, 4, 7 (δ, ε Sagittarii)
Direction↓ Adho-mukha (facing downwards)
Planetary LordVenus
DeityApah, god of Water
Key attributesGlitzy and Glamorous, Flambouyant, Energetic, Abundance of food, Relentless, Mysterious, Secretive, Confident, Optimistic, Patient
Purva Ashadha in Predictive Astrology
Having an amiable wife, proud, steady in friendship.
Purva Ashadha in Muhuratas
Quarrels, poisons, weapons, fire, fighting, cruel deeds, sale of meat.