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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra Today
Is today a Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra day? Computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris — the Moon's mansion right now, and exactly when it next enters Purva Bhadrapada, in IST.
Next Purva Bhadrapada transit windows
| Day | Moon enters | Moon leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 29 August | Sat 29 Aug, 3:14 AM IST | Sun 30 Aug, 3:43 AM IST |
The Moon completes the 27 mansions in about 27.3 days, so a Purva Bhadrapada day comes round roughly once a month and lasts about a day.
What a Purva Bhadrapada Moon-day is like
Purva Bhadrapada is a manushya nakshatra — in panchang terms a practical, balanced day, classically favoured for everyday undertakings — work, trade, householder matters, and steady effort. Its temperament runs to intensity, idealism, sacrifice, under the rulership of Jupiter.
For the full picture of today's sky — tithi, yoga, karana and Rahu Kalam alongside the nakshatra — see today's panchang.
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Read the full Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra guide — deity, symbol, and what a Moon born here means — or its computed compatibility with all 27 nakshatras.
Common questions
Is today Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra?
No — the Moon is currently in Chitra. The next Purva Bhadrapada day begins Sat 29 Aug, 3:14 AM IST.
When is the next Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra day?
The Moon enters Purva Bhadrapada Sat 29 Aug, 3:14 AM IST and returns roughly every 27.3 days.
How long does the Moon stay in Purva Bhadrapada?
About one day — each nakshatra spans 13°20′, and the Moon covers that in roughly 24 hours (exact times vary with the Moon's speed).