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[[File:P-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Purva Phalguni, 11th nakshatra, ... ]] | [[File:P-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Purva Phalguni, 11th 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). Purva Phalguni is the middle 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). Purva Phalguni is the middle one.]] | ||
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=== Origin of Constellation === | === Origin of Constellation === | ||
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|Zosma | |||
|HIP 54872 | |||
|Constellation lines (Vertex) | |||
|2.53 | |||
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|2 | |||
|Chertan | |||
|HIP 54879 | |||
| Constellation lines (Vertex) | |||
|3.35 | |||
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === | === Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:49, 20 January 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann
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
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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)
