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Meaning of "Mrigashira"

Word

Mrigashira

Sanskrit

म्रृगशीर्षा

IAST

mṛgaśīrṣā

In General

One of the 27 nakshatra (constellation). Mrigashira's symbol is a cup of soma or Deer's head

Lord Planet: Mangala (Mars)

Indian zodiac: 23° 20' Vrishabha - 6° 40' Mithuna

Presiding deity: Soma (Moon)

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