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Punarvasu

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By Swami Harshananda

Punarvasu literally means ‘fresh wealth’ or ‘new growth’.

This is the seventh out of the twenty-seven nakṣatras[1] accepted by religious almanacs and astrologers. The stars of this nakṣatra are alpha and beta Geminorum. Caula or tonsure for a male child is to be done in the third year after birth, on a day associated with this nakṣatra. It is considered auspicious for other rites also like upanayāna and marriage.


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  1. Nakṣatras means the constellation of stars.
  • The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore