Girija Devi Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Girija Devi was an Indian classical vocalist, renowned for her contributions to the Hindustani classical music genre, particularly the thumri style. Born on May 8, 1929, she earned the title 'Queen of Thumri' due to her significant role in popularizing this form of music. Her performances expressed deep emotions such as love and devotion, often reflecting themes related to Lord Rama and Krishna. In addition to thumri, she also enjoyed singing other classical forms like dadra, holi, shati, and jhulahi, with lyrics and styles unique to the Banaras region.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Aries

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
95 years, 7 months, 15 days

Your next birthday is 135 days away.

Death Anniversary
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Next death anniversary is 60 days away.

Death Date
October 24, 2017

Place of Birth
Varanasi

Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Birth Number
08

Life Path Number
7
Name Number (Chaldean)
25 => 7

Name Number (Pythagorean)
4

Meaning of the name - Girija

daughter of the mountain, mountain dweller

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May 8, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

Girija Devi belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Varanasi

Place of Death: Kolkata

Cause of Death: myocardial infarction

Occupation: singer

Awards Received: Padma Shri in arts | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | Padma Bhushan | Padma Vibhushan


Astrology Analysis

Ephemeris for May 8, 1929

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 8, 2024 Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2024
Sun 17 Taurus 10 18 Taurus 10 18 Leo 5
Moon 3 Taurus 43 19 Taurus 57 7 Scorpio 5
Mercury 7 Gemini 3 22 Aries 2 29 Leo 22
Venus 21 Aries 52 10 Taurus 50 6 Cancer 46
Mars 27 Cancer 24 5 Aries 52 23 Virgo 15
Jupiter 21 Taurus 41 25 Taurus 49 11 Gemini 44
Saturn 0 Capricorn 13 17 Pisces 10 24 Sagittarius 30
Uranus 9 Aries 32 22 Taurus 50 11 Aries 7
Neptune 28 Leo 36 29 Pisces 8 0 Virgo 38
Pluto 16 Cancer 31 2 Aquarius 5 18 Cancer 43
Rahu 21 Taurus 31 14 Aries 5 16 Taurus 29
Ketu 21 Scorpio 31 14 Libra 5 16 Scorpio 29

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)