27 नक्षत्र
सप्तविंशति नक्षत्राणि
The Moon's 27 wives, each a step in the cosmic dance.
Ashwini
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Symbol: Horse Head
Bharani
Deity: Yama
Symbol: Vulva
Krittika
Deity: Agni
Symbol: Razor/Flame
Rohini
Deity: Brahma
Symbol: Chariot/Ox Cart
Mrigashira
Deity: Soma
Symbol: Deer Head
Ardra
Deity: Rudra
Symbol: Teardrop
Punarvasu
Deity: Aditi
Symbol: Quiver
Pushya
Deity: Brihaspati
Symbol: Flower/Circle
Ashlesha
Deity: Nagas
Symbol: Serpent/Coiled
Magha
Deity: Pitris
Symbol: Royal Throne
Purva Phalguni
Deity: Bhaga
Symbol: Front Legs of Bed
Uttara Phalguni
Deity: Aryaman
Symbol: Back Legs of Bed
Hasta
Deity: Savitar
Symbol: Hand/Closed Fist
Chitra
Deity: Tvashtar
Symbol: Shining Jewel
Swati
Deity: Vayu
Symbol: Coral/Sapphire
Vishakha
Deity: Indra-Agni
Symbol: Triumphant Arch
Anuradha
Deity: Mitra
Symbol: Arch/Lotus Arch
Jyeshtha
Deity: Indra
Symbol: Earring/Umbrella
Mula
Deity: Nirriti
Symbol: Root/Tied Bunch
Purva Ashadha
Deity: Apah
Symbol: Elephant Tusk/Bed
Uttara Ashadha
Deity: Vishvadevas
Symbol: Elephant Tusk
Shravana
Deity: Vishnu
Symbol: Ear/Three Footprints
Dhanishta
Deity: Vasus
Symbol: Drum/Flute
Shatabhisha
Deity: Varuna
Symbol: 100 Physicians/Empty Circle
Purva Bhadrapada
Deity: Ajaikapada
Symbol: Front of Funeral Cot
Uttara Bhadrapada
Deity: Ahirbudhnya
Symbol: Back of Funeral Cot
Revati
Deity: Pushan
Symbol: Drum/Fish