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Pushya Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Nourishing, disciplined and devoted; counted among the most auspicious nakshatras for good work.
| Number | 8 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Cancer 3°20′ – Cancer 16°40′ |
| Rashi | Karka (Cancer) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Saturn – 19 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Brihaspati |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Yoni | Sheep |
| Name letters | Hu, He, Ho, Da |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hu | Karka (Cancer) |
| 2 | He | Karka (Cancer) |
| 3 | Ho | Karka (Cancer) |
| 4 | Da | Karka (Cancer) |
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What are the name letters of Pushya nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Pushya are: pada 1 – Hu, pada 2 – He, pada 3 – Ho, pada 4 – Da.
Who is the lord of Pushya nakshatra?
Pushya is ruled by Saturn, so a person born in it starts life in Saturn mahadasha (full period 19 years).
Which rashi does Pushya nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Karka (Cancer), Pada 2: Karka (Cancer), Pada 3: Karka (Cancer), Pada 4: Karka (Cancer).