Pushya (Tamil: பூசம்) is a nakshatra in Indian astronomy. Some texts give its name as Tishya meaning to look. It corresponds to γ, δ and θ Cancri, in the Cancer (constellation).[1]
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Under the traditional Hindu principle of naming individuals according to their birthstar (see Jyotisha), the following Sanskrit syllables correspond with this Nakshatra, and would belong at the beginning of a first name:
- Hu (pronounced as in "hurry")
- He (pronounced as in "heavenly")
- Ho (pronounced as it appears)
- Da (pronounced as in "Rhonda")
The birthstone is NEELAM or blue sapphire. Also use PEARL since they belong to KARKATAKA rashi.[citation needed] Traditionally, many people buy gold on the day of this Nakshatra. In Maharashtra, India Gurupushya yoga ( the moon transiting pushya nakshtra on Thursday is considered very auspicious to buy gold. However the same day is considered inauspicious for marriages as it was the day when Lord Rama & Sita were married.( Marathi Book, Nakshtra Loka by Pt. Mahadevshatri Joshi)
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