Purva Ashadha nakshatra (பூராடம்)
Purva Ashadha is the 20th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Venus, its presiding deity is Apas, the waters, and its symbol is a winnowing fan.
| Tamil / Hindi | பூராடம் / पूर्वाषाढ़ा |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 13°20′ Dhanu – 26°40′ Dhanu |
| Rasi | Dhanu (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Venus |
| Deity | Apas, the waters |
| Symbol | a winnowing fan |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni (animal) | Monkey (male) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Kati |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Pushya |
People born with the Moon in Purva Ashadha begin life in the dasha of Venus. In marriage matching, its Manushya gana, Madhya nadi and Kati rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Purva Ashadha bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: Magha, Mula.
Uttamam for some padas: Uttara Phalguni.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Purva Ashadha bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Uttara Phalguni | 7–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Magha | 8 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Mula | 7 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Revati | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 8–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6–9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Purva Phalguni | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Purva Ashadha groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Ashwini.
Uttamam for some padas: Krittika, Uttara Ashadha.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Purva Ashadha groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | 9 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 7–9 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Krittika | 6–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Ardra | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Ashadha | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Bharani | 8 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Pushya | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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