Uttara Phalguni - Revision history

Sushoff at 13:53, 20 January 2026

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	[[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]]		[[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]]
	[[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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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). Uttara Phalguni is the left one. ]]

Sushoff at 17:15, 14 December 2025

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 The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that [[Denebola]] (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match, and the Coma Berenices star cluster also forms a great (recognizable) pattern above the bright star Denebola while itself consisting of only faint stars. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.
 In conclusion: we have no idea what exactly is meant by this nakshatra asterism. We only know that it is in the vicinity of Denebola.
 === Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===
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Sushoff at 09:11, 31 October 2025

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	[[File:~~12 UttaraPhalguni~~ draw.~~png~~\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, ~~the~~ 12th ~~Nakshatra~~, ~~as drawn in historical temples.~~ ]]		[[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]]
	[[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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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). Uttara Phalguni is the left one. ]]
	~~[[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]]~~
	Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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. Identified with [[Denebola]] plus 3 more stars.		Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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. Identified with [[Denebola]] plus 3 more stars.

Sushoff at 09:11, 31 October 2025

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	[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]		[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]
	[[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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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). Uttara Phalguni is the left one. ]]
			[[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]]
	Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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. Identified with [[Denebola]] plus 3 more stars.		Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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. Identified with [[Denebola]] plus 3 more stars.

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	In conclusion: we have no idea what exactly is meant by this nakshatra asterism. We only know that it is in the vicinity of Denebola.		In conclusion: we have no idea what exactly is meant by this nakshatra asterism. We only know that it is in the vicinity of Denebola.
	=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===		=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===
			<gallery>
			File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg\|Uttara Phalguni, 10th century CE
			File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|Uttara Phalguni, reconstructed by Jones (1720)
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	== Mythology ==		== Mythology ==

Sushoff at 07:05, 14 October 2025

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	[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]		[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]
	[[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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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). Uttara Phalguni is the left one. ]]
	Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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.		Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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. Identified with [[Denebola]] plus 3 more stars.

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==

Sushoff at 15:19, 13 October 2025

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	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
			'''Name Variants'''

			* Uttara Phalguni
			* Arya,
			* Aryamrksha

	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
	The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that [[Denebola]] (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match, and the Coma Berenices star cluster also forms a great (recognizable) pattern above the bright star Denebola while itself consisting of only faint stars. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.		The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that [[Denebola]] (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match, and the Coma Berenices star cluster also forms a great (recognizable) pattern above the bright star Denebola while itself consisting of only faint stars. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.
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Sushoff at 15:18, 13 October 2025

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	[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]		[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]
	[[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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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.		Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish 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==		==Etymology and History==

Sushoff at 06:54, 9 August 2025

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	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
	The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that [[Denebola]] (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.
	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
			The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that [[Denebola]] (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match, and the Coma Berenices star cluster also forms a great (recognizable) pattern above the bright star Denebola while itself consisting of only faint stars. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.

			In conclusion: we have no idea what exactly is meant by this nakshatra asterism. We only know that it is in the vicinity of Denebola.
	=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===		=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===

Sushoff at 17:11, 8 August 2025

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			[[File:12 UttaraPhalguni draw.png\|thumb\|Uttara Phalguni, the 12th Nakshatra, as drawn in historical temples. ]]
			[[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). Uttara Phalguni is the left 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.		... 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==		==Etymology and History==
	~~What does~~ the ~~term mean~~, ~~does~~ it ~~always have~~ the ~~same meaning - was it changed over time~~.		The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that [[Denebola]] (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.


	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===

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... 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==
What does the term mean, does it always have the same meaning - was it changed over time.

=== Origin of Constellation ===

=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===

== Mythology ==
mnemonic tales and cultural significance

== Weblinks ==

* {{NAMESPACE}}

== References ==

* [[References]] (general)

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