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Meaning of "Bharani>"

Word

Bharani

Sanskrit

भरणी

IAST

bharaṇī

In General

One of the 27 nakshatra (constellation). Bharani is the Nakshatra of birth, death and transformation. It's symbol is the yoni. The triangle references the three stars which compose this asterism. These three stars where perceived by ancient astrologers as portal between worlds.

Lord Planet: Shukra (Venus)

Indian zodiac: 13° 20' - 26°40' Mesha

Presiding deity: Yama

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