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[[File:7 Punarvasu draw.png|thumb|Punarvasu asterism consisting of four stars, the brightest ones being alpha and beta Geminorum.]] | [[File:7 Punarvasu draw.png|thumb|Punarvasu asterism consisting of four stars, the brightest ones being alpha and beta Geminorum.]] | ||
[[File:7 Punarvasu stellarium.gif|thumb|Punarvasu, 7th Nakshatra, mapped to the Stellarium star chart.]] | [[File:7 Punarvasu stellarium.gif|thumb|Punarvasu, 7th Nakshatra, mapped to the Stellarium star chart.]] | ||
Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु) 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. | Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु), "the twin-restorers of goods", 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== | ||
'''Name Variants''' | '''Name Variants''' | ||
* Punarvasu, | * Punarvasu (the two restorers), | ||
* Yamakau | * Yamakau ("the two chariots") | ||
* Aditerbha | * Aditerbha | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 13 October 2025
Punarvasu (पुनर्वसु), "the twin-restorers of goods", 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
- Punarvasu (the two restorers),
- Yamakau ("the two chariots")
- Aditerbha
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
