Ashvini

Ashvini (अश्विनी, IAST: aśvinī) is the first nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astronomy having a spread from 0°-0'-0" to 13°-20', corresponding to the head of Aries, including the stars β and γ Arietis. The name aśvinī is used by Varahamihira (6th century). The older name of the asterism, found in the Atharvaveda (AVS 19.7; in the dual) and in Panini (4.3.36), was aśvayúj, "harnessing horses". This Nakshatra belong to the 'Mesh' Rashi. Notable personalities born in this Nakshatra are Sania mirza , Bhimsen Joshi and Yukta Mookhey .

For other uses, see Ashvini (disambiguation).
Nakshatras
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