Yamakau-nakshatra, Yamakau-nakṣatra: 1 definition

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Yamakau-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 Yamakau-nakṣatra can be transliterated into English as Yamakau-naksatra or Yamakau-nakshatra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

General definition (in Hinduism)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

The Yamakau-nakṣatra (यमकौ-नक्षत्र) is another name for the Punarvasu-nakṣatra, a particular section of the ecliptic. Yamakau means “the two chariots”.

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