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Anuradha Nakshatra
अनुराधा नक्षत्र
Today's nakshatra is Ashlesha (at sunrise in New Delhi). Its end time, the tithi and Rahu Kaal are on today's Panchang.
| Number | 17 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
| Rashi | Vrishchik (Scorpio) |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Saturn 19-year mahadasha |
| Deity | Mitra, lord of friendship |
| Symbol | A lotus |
| Gana | Deva देव |
| Yoni (animal) | Deer female |
| Nadi | Madhya Pitta |
| Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan) | Brahmin |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | ना नी नू ने Na, Ni, Nu, Ne |
Nature and traits
Anuradha is ruled by Mitra, the god of friendship and cooperation, and symbolised by a lotus that blooms out of muddy water. People with the Moon here are often loyal friends, devoted to their ideals and able to keep going with quiet faith in difficult places. They are good at bringing people together in groups and organisations. Tradition links Anuradha with friendship, devotion and success away from home, so teamwork, organisation, counselling, travel and spiritual practice suit it well. Its gift is the ability to blossom anywhere; its lesson is to be as gentle with oneself as with friends.
These are traditional tendencies, not verdicts. Your full kundali — ascendant, planets and dasha — gives the personal picture.
The four padas and their name syllables
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 6°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | ना Na |
| 2 | 6°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 10°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | नी Ni |
| 3 | 10°00′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 13°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | नू Nu |
| 4 | 13°20′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) – 16°40′ Vrishchik (Scorpio) | Vrishchik (Scorpio) | ने Ne |
Traditionally a child's name begins with the syllable of the pada the Moon occupied at birth (namakshar). Syllables follow the 108-pada Swar Siddhanta list (the Avakahada Chakra) as published by Drik Panchang.
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All 27 nakshatras
- 1. Ashwini
- 2. Bharani
- 3. Krittika
- 4. Rohini
- 5. Mrigashira
- 6. Ardra
- 7. Punarvasu
- 8. Pushya
- 9. Ashlesha
- 10. Magha
- 11. Purva Phalguni
- 12. Uttara Phalguni
- 13. Hasta
- 14. Chitra
- 15. Swati
- 16. Vishakha
- 17. Anuradha
- 18. Jyeshtha
- 19. Mula
- 20. Purva Ashadha
- 21. Uttara Ashadha
- 22. Shravana
- 23. Dhanishta
- 24. Shatabhisha
- 25. Purva Bhadrapada
- 26. Uttara Bhadrapada
- 27. Revati