The 27 Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)
The 27 Nakshatras are the lunar mansions in Vedic astrology that divide the Moon's path into equal parts. Each Nakshatra has unique characteristics, mythology, and deity associated with it, influencing various aspects of human life. They play a crucial role in predicting future events, personality traits, and determining auspicious timings for important activities.
In this section, we will learn about each Nakshatra in detail, corresponding deity, mantra and traits and additional stories (puranic stories) that will help you remember and associate those events with real life scenarios. Click on each Nakshatra name for details.
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Explore the 360-degree zodiac wheel divided into 12 rashis and 27 nakshatras. Click on any rashi to see the nakshatras and their padas within that sign.
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Legend
Ashwini (అశ్విని)
The Horse Riders. Ruled by Ketu. Symbol: Horse's head. Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Divine physicians).
Bharani (భరణి)
The Bearer. Ruled by Venus. Symbol: Yoni (female reproductive organ). Deity: Yama (God of death).
Krittika (కృత్తిక)
The Cutter. Ruled by Sun. Symbol: Razor/Flame. Deity: Agni (Fire god).
Rohini (రోహిణి)
The Red One. Ruled by Moon. Symbol: Ox cart/Chariot. Deity: Brahma (Creator).
Mrigashira (మృగశిర)
The Deer's Head. Ruled by Mars. Symbol: Deer's head. Deity: Soma (Moon god).
Arudra (ఆర్ద్ర)
The Moist One. Ruled by Rahu. Symbol: Teardrop/Diamond. Deity: Rudra (Storm god).
Punarvasu (పునర్వసు)
The Return of Light. Ruled by Jupiter. Symbol: Bow and quiver. Deity: Aditi (Mother of gods).
Pushya (పుష్యమి)
The Nourisher. Ruled by Saturn. Symbol: Flower/Arrow/Circle. Deity: Brihaspati (Guru of gods).
Aslesha (ఆశ్లేష)
The Embracer. Ruled by Mercury. Symbol: Serpent. Deity: Nagas (Serpent deities).
Magha (మఘ)
The Mighty One. Ruled by Ketu. Symbol: Royal throne. Deity: Pitrs (Ancestors).
Purva Phalguni (పూర్వ ఫాల్గుణి)
The Former Red One. Ruled by Venus. Symbol: Front legs of bed. Deity: Bhaga (God of fortune).
Uttara Phalguni (ఉత్తర ఫాల్గుణి)
The Latter Red One. Ruled by Sun. Symbol: Back legs of bed. Deity: Aryaman (God of contracts).
Hasta (హస్త)
The Hand. Ruled by Moon. Symbol: Hand/Fist. Deity: Savitar (Sun god).
Chitta (చిత్త)
The Bright One. Ruled by Mars. Symbol: Bright jewel/Pearl. Deity: Tvashtar (Divine architect).
Swati (స్వాతి)
The Independent One. Ruled by Rahu. Symbol: Young plant shoot. Deity: Vayu (Wind god).
Vishakha (విశాఖ)
The Forked Branch. Ruled by Jupiter. Symbol: Triumphal arch. Deity: Indra-Agni (Fire-Lightning).
Anuradha (అనురాధ)
The Follower of Radha. Ruled by Saturn. Symbol: Lotus flower. Deity: Mitra (God of friendship).
Jyeshtha (జ్యేష్ట)
The Eldest. Ruled by Mercury. Symbol: Circular amulet/Umbrella. Deity: Indra (King of gods).
Mula (మూల)
The Root. Ruled by Ketu. Symbol: Bunch of roots. Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of destruction).
Purva Ashadha (పూర్వాషాఢ)
The Former Invincible One. Ruled by Venus. Symbol: Fan/Winnowing basket. Deity: Apas (Water goddess).
Uttara Ashadha (ఉత్తరాషాఢ)
The Latter Invincible One. Ruled by Sun. Symbol: Elephant tusk. Deity: Vishvadevas (Universal gods).
Shravana (శ్రవణ)
The Listener. Ruled by Moon. Symbol: Ear/Three footprints. Deity: Vishnu (Preserver).
Dhanishtha (ధనిష్ట)
The Wealthiest. Ruled by Mars. Symbol: Drum/Flute. Deity: Vasus (Eight elemental gods).
Shatabhisha (శతభిష)
The Hundred Healers. Ruled by Rahu. Symbol: Empty circle/1000 flowers. Deity: Varuna (Water god).
Purva Bhadrapada (పూర్వ భాద్రపద)
The Former Lucky Feet. Ruled by Jupiter. Symbol: Front legs of funeral cot. Deity: Aja Ekapada (One-footed goat).
Uttara Bhadrapada (ఉత్తర భాద్రపద)
The Latter Lucky Feet. Ruled by Saturn. Symbol: Back legs of funeral cot. Deity: Ahir Budhnya (Serpent of the deep).
Revati (రేవతి)
The Wealthy. Ruled by Mercury. Symbol: Fish/Pair of fish. Deity: Pushan (Nourisher/Protector).