Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) Quick Reference Table
All four padas (1–4) of Purva Ashadha fall in Dhanusu (Sagittarius), spanning 13°20' to 26°40' under the sign rulership of Jupiter.
| Sanskrit & Tamil Name | Purva Ashadha / Pooradam (Star #20 of 27) |
|---|---|
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Dhanusu (Sagittarius) |
| Rasi Planetary Ruler | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Nakshatra Lord (Vimshottari) | Venus (Sukra) |
| Rajju Group | Kati Rajju |
| Vedhai (Vedha) Partner | Pushya (Poosam) |
| Gana (Temperament) | Manusha Gana |
| Yoni (Animal Symbol) | Monkey (Vanara) (shared with Shravana) |
Rajju Porutham: Kati Rajju Group
Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) belongs to Kati Rajju. In Pairutham’s ten-porutham check, Rajju Porutham is marked Pass when two partners belong to different Rajju groups, and Caution when both charts share Kati Rajju. The other birth stars in Kati Rajju are Bharani (Bharani), Pushya (Poosam), Purva Phalguni (Pooram), Anuradha (Anusham), Uttara Bhadrapada (Uthirattathi). When a match involves two Kati Rajju stars, families typically review the full chart and regional conventions with a family astrologer.
- #2 Bharani (Bharani) — shares Kati Rajju (Mesha (Aries))
- #8 Pushya (Poosam) — shares Kati Rajju (Kataka (Fourth Moon Sign))
- #11 Purva Phalguni (Pooram) — shares Kati Rajju (Simha (Leo))
- #17 Anuradha (Anusham) — shares Kati Rajju (Vrischika (Scorpio))
- #26 Uttara Bhadrapada (Uthirattathi) — shares Kati Rajju (Meena (Pisces))
Vedha (Vedhai) Porutham Counterpart for Purva Ashadha
In Pairutham’s symmetric 13-pair Vedhai table, Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) forms a Vedhai pair with Pushya (Poosam). When Purva Ashadha is matched with Pushya, Vedha Porutham is marked Caution; with any of the other 25 distinct birth stars, Vedha Porutham is marked Pass.
Inspect counterpart profile: Pushya (Poosam) Nakshatra Compatibility
Gana (Manusha) & Yoni (Monkey (Vanara)) Compatibility
Purva Ashadha belongs to Manusha Gana. In the 6-point Gana koota and Tamil Gana Porutham, a Manusha Gana star scores 6 of 6 points (Pass) with another Manusha Gana star and 5 or 6 points (Pass) with Deva Gana stars. Pairings with Rakshasa Gana stars receive a Partial or Caution label depending on direction, where astrologers review Moon-sign friendship (Rasi Athipathi) and star distance.
Purva Ashadha is assigned the Monkey (Vanara) Yoni archetype, which it shares with Shravana (Thiruvonam). Matching Purva Ashadha with Shravana (or another Purva Ashadha chart) awards the maximum 4 of 4 Yoni points, while friendly and neutral Yoni archetypes award 3 or 2 classical points (Pass for Yoni Porutham).
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Same-Nakshatra (Eka Nakshatra) Marriage for Purva Ashadha (Pooradam)
When both partners share Purva Ashadha (Pooradam), both charts belong to Kati Rajju and the same Nadi category. Pairutham marks Rajju Caution in the automated table check while displaying each partner’s exact pada (1–4) and Moon degree so a family astrologer can evaluate pada order and full-chart balance.
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Best-Matching Nakshatras for Purva Ashadha (Pooradam)
Using Pairutham’s matching rules, the strongest birth-star matches for Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) are stars outside Kati Rajju that do not form a Vedhai pair with Purva Ashadha and achieve supportive Dina (Tara), Gana and Mahendra star-count alignment—such as Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham), Rohini (Rohini), Ardra (Thiruvathirai), Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram), Uttara Ashadha (Uthiradam), Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi). Because full compatibility also depends on the exact Moon sign (for split-Rasi stars), Lagna, Mars house placements and Dasha periods, always run the full birth-detail calculator for both partners.
| Compatible Star | Rasi (Moon Sign) | Rajju & Gana | Supportive Porutham Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham) | Rishaba (Padas 1–2) · Mithuna (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Deva | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Compatible Gana (Deva) · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Rohini (Rohini) | Rishaba (Taurus) | Kantha Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Manusha, 6/6) |
| Ardra (Thiruvathirai) | Mithuna (Gemini) | Kantha Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Kantha) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Manusha, 6/6) |
| Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram) | Simha (Pada 1) · Kanni (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Manusha, 6/6) |
| Uttara Ashadha (Uthiradam) | Dhanusu (Pada 1) · Makara (Padas 2–4) | Nabhi Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Manusha, 6/6) |
| Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi) | Kumbha (Padas 1–3) · Meena (Pada 4) | Nabhi Rajju · Manusha | Different Rajju (Nabhi) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Same Gana (Manusha, 6/6) |
| Chitra (Chithirai) | Kanni (Padas 1–2) · Thula (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
| Dhanishta (Avittam) | Makara (Padas 1–2) · Kumbha (Padas 3–4) | Siro Rajju · Rakshasa | Different Rajju (Siro) · No Vedhai pair · Dina (Tara) Pass · Mahendra star-count alignment |
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Questions families ask
Which Rajju group does Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) belong to?
Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) belongs to the Kati Rajju group. For Rajju Porutham to Pass in Pairutham’s table check, the partner’s birth star should belong to one of the other four Rajju groups rather than Kati Rajju (Bharani (Bharani), Pushya (Poosam), Purva Phalguni (Pooram), Anuradha (Anusham), Uttara Bhadrapada (Uthirattathi)).
Which star is the Vedhai (Vedha) partner for Purva Ashadha (Pooradam)?
Pushya (Poosam) is the symmetric Vedhai counterpart for Purva Ashadha (Pooradam). Matching these two stars produces a Vedha Porutham Caution, whereas all other stars Pass Vedha with Purva Ashadha.
What Rasi (Moon sign), Gana and Yoni belong to Purva Ashadha?
Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) falls in Dhanusu (Sagittarius) (Jupiter (Guru)), is ruled by the Vimshottari star lord Venus (Sukra), belongs to Manusha Gana and has the Monkey (Vanara) Yoni animal symbol.
Which nakshatras match best with Purva Ashadha (Pooradam) for marriage?
Stars that are outside Kati Rajju, avoid the Vedhai pairing, and align in Dina, Gana and Mahendra counts—including Mrigashira (Mirugasirisham), Rohini (Rohini), Ardra (Thiruvathirai), Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram), Uttara Ashadha (Uthiradam), Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattathi)—offer strong star-level compatibility with Purva Ashadha. Enter both birth dates, times and places in Pairutham’s calculator to check all 10 poruthams and 36 Ashtakoota points.
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