Punarvasu Nakshatra
पुनर्वसु
Punarvasu is ruled by Jupiter and presided over by Aditi, the boundless mother of the gods. Its name means “return of the light” — it is the star of renewal, optimism and safe return.
Personality & Traits
Optimistic, wise, nurturing and adaptable; philosophical and generous, able to bounce back and begin again.
Best Careers
Teaching and philosophy, counselling, writing, hospitality, spirituality and travel.
Punarvasu Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Punarvasu nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Keshav · Kovid · Harsh · Himesh
👧 Baby Girl Names
Keya · Komal · Harini · Hiya
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Punarvasu Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Jupiter and honour your deity Aditi (mother of the gods) with these mantras.
Vishnu Sahasranamam
Strengthens Jupiter, the ruling planet of Punarvasu
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
Thursday Vishnu aarti for Jupiter strength
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।