Tishya-nakshatra, Tiṣya-nakṣatra: 1 definition
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Tishya-nakshatra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Tiṣya-nakṣatra can be transliterated into English as Tisya-naksatra or Tishya-nakshatra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism
The Tiṣya-nakṣatra (तिष्य-नक्षत्र) is another name for the Puṣya-nakṣatra, a particular section of the ecliptic. Tiṣya means “heavenly archer (gandharva)” and “the month pauṣa”.
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