Indian Constellations

Saptarishi, also known as the Great Bear or Ursa Major, is the most prominent constellation in Indian astronomy. It is associated with the seven sages or rishis who are believed to have created the universe.

Vrisha is the constellation that represents the head of a bull. It is also known as Taurus in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Anuradha is the constellation that is associated with the god Vishnu. It is also known as Scorpio in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Mrigashira is the constellation that represents a deer. It is also known as Orion in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Krittika is the constellation that is associated with the god Shiva. It is also known as Pleiades in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Taurus.

Karkataka is the constellation that represents a crab. It is also known as Cancer in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Magha is the constellation that is associated with the god Indra. It is also known as Leo in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Kanya is the constellation that represents a virgin. It is also known as Virgo in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Dhanu is the constellation that is associated with the god Yama. It is also known as Sagittarius in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Meena is the constellation that represents a fish. It is also known as Pisces in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Shravana is the constellation that is associated with the god Varuna. It is also known as Aquila in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

Kumbha is the constellation that represents a pot. It is also known as Aquarius in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Purva Ashadha is the constellation that is associated with the god Agni. It is also known as Sagittarius in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Mesha is the constellation that represents a ram. It is also known as Aries in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Uttara Bhadra is the constellation that is associated with the god Surya. It is also known as Pegasus in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Pisces.