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.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 333 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 137 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Girija
daughter of the mountain, mountain dweller
Read Full Girija Name AnalysisMay 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
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 8, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17 Taurus 10 | 17 Taurus 42 | 20 Leo 1 |
| Moon | 3 Taurus 43 | 29 Capricorn 21 | 1 Sagittarius 31 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 3 | 10 Taurus 18 | 3 Virgo 0 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 52 | 17 Gemini 4 | 9 Cancer 1 |
| Mars | 27 Cancer 24 | 21 Aries 55 | 24 Virgo 31 |
| Jupiter | 21 Taurus 41 | 19 Cancer 59 | 12 Gemini 2 |
| Saturn | 0 Capricorn 13 | 9 Aries 50 | 24 Sagittarius 27 |
| Uranus | 9 Aries 32 | 0 Gemini 42 | 11 Aries 5 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 36 | 3 Aries 28 | 0 Virgo 42 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 31 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 18 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 21 Taurus 31 | 5 Pisces 25 | 16 Taurus 23 |
| Ketu | 21 Scorpio 31 | 5 Virgo 25 | 16 Scorpio 23 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
