27 नक्षत्र
सप्तविंशति नक्षत्राणि
The Moon's 27 wives, each a step in the cosmic dance.
Ashwini
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras
Symbol: Horse Head
2 भरणीBharani
Deity: Yama
Symbol: Vulva
3 कृत्तिकाKrittika
Deity: Agni
Symbol: Razor/Flame
4 रोहिणीRohini
Deity: Brahma
Symbol: Chariot/Ox Cart
5 मृगशीर्षMrigashira
Deity: Soma
Symbol: Deer Head
6 आर्द्राArdra
Deity: Rudra
Symbol: Teardrop
7 पुनर्वसुPunarvasu
Deity: Aditi
Symbol: Quiver
8 पुष्यPushya
Deity: Brihaspati
Symbol: Flower/Circle
9 आश्लेषाAshlesha
Deity: Nagas
Symbol: Serpent/Coiled
10 मघाMagha
Deity: Pitris
Symbol: Royal Throne
11 पूर्व फाल्गुनीPurva Phalguni
Deity: Bhaga
Symbol: Front Legs of Bed
12 उत्तर फाल्गुनीUttara Phalguni
Deity: Aryaman
Symbol: Back Legs of Bed
13 हस्तHasta
Deity: Savitar
Symbol: Hand/Closed Fist
14 चित्राChitra
Deity: Tvashtar
Symbol: Shining Jewel
15 स्वातिSwati
Deity: Vayu
Symbol: Coral/Sapphire
16 विशाखाVishakha
Deity: Indra-Agni
Symbol: Triumphant Arch
17 अनुराधाAnuradha
Deity: Mitra
Symbol: Arch/Lotus Arch
18 ज्येष्ठाJyeshtha
Deity: Indra
Symbol: Earring/Umbrella
19 मूलMula
Deity: Nirriti
Symbol: Root/Tied Bunch
20 पूर्वाषाढाPurva Ashadha
Deity: Apah
Symbol: Elephant Tusk/Bed
21 उत्तराषाढाUttara Ashadha
Deity: Vishvadevas
Symbol: Elephant Tusk
22 श्रवणShravana
Deity: Vishnu
Symbol: Ear/Three Footprints
23 धनिष्ठाDhanishta
Deity: Vasus
Symbol: Drum/Flute
24 शतभिषाShatabhisha
Deity: Varuna
Symbol: 100 Physicians/Empty Circle
25 पूर्वभाद्रपदाPurva Bhadrapada
Deity: Ajaikapada
Symbol: Front of Funeral Cot
26 उत्तरभाद्रपदाUttara Bhadrapada
Deity: Ahirbudhnya
Symbol: Back of Funeral Cot
27 रेवतीRevati
Deity: Pushan
Symbol: Drum/Fish