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Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra
उत्तर भाद्रपद 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 | 26 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 3°20′ Meen (Pisces) – 16°40′ Meen (Pisces) |
| Rashi | Meen (Pisces) |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Saturn 19-year mahadasha |
| Deity | Ahir Budhnya, serpent of the deep |
| Symbol | The back legs of a cot, or twins |
| Gana | Manushya मनुष्य |
| Yoni (animal) | Cow female |
| Nadi | Madhya Pitta |
| Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan) | Brahmin |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | दू थ झ ञ Du, Tha, Jha, Nya |
Nature and traits
Uttara Bhadrapada is ruled by Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep waters, and symbolised by the back legs of a cot or twins. Where Purva Bhadrapada burns, Uttara Bhadrapada settles into calm depth. People with the Moon here are often wise, patient, composed and compassionate, with self-control and a gift for counsel. They tend to think before they speak and are steady in difficult times. Tradition links this nakshatra with depth, renunciation and kindness, so counselling, charity, teaching, research and spiritual practice suit it well. Its gift is serene wisdom; its lesson is to share it actively, not only privately.
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′ Meen (Pisces) – 6°40′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | दू Du |
| 2 | 6°40′ Meen (Pisces) – 10°00′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | थ Tha |
| 3 | 10°00′ Meen (Pisces) – 13°20′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | झ Jha |
| 4 | 13°20′ Meen (Pisces) – 16°40′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | ञ Nya |
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