Ardra Nakshatra

आर्द्रा 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	6 of 27
Span (sidereal)	6°40′ Mithun (Gemini) – 20°00′ Mithun (Gemini)
Rashi	Mithun (Gemini)
Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord)	Rahu 18-year mahadasha
Deity	Rudra
Symbol	A teardrop or diamond
Gana	Manushya मनुष्य
Yoni (animal)	Dog female
Nadi	Adi Vata
Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan)	Shudra
Name syllables (namakshar)	कु घ ङ छ Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha

Nature and traits

Ardra is ruled by Rudra, the storm form of Shiva, and symbolised by a teardrop or a diamond. As a storm clears the air and brings rain, people with the Moon here often have a strong, searching intellect and the ability to see through things to the truth. They can feel deeply and are not afraid of change. Tradition links Ardra with renewal after difficulty, so research, technology, writing, counselling and problem-solving suit it well. Its gift is honesty and a sharp mind; its lesson is to let feelings pass like the rain, leaving the ground greener.

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	6°40′ Mithun (Gemini) – 10°00′ Mithun (Gemini)	Mithun (Gemini)	कु Ku
2	10°00′ Mithun (Gemini) – 13°20′ Mithun (Gemini)	Mithun (Gemini)	घ Gha
3	13°20′ Mithun (Gemini) – 16°40′ Mithun (Gemini)	Mithun (Gemini)	ङ Nga
4	16°40′ Mithun (Gemini) – 20°00′ Mithun (Gemini)	Mithun (Gemini)	छ Chha

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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Ardra Nakshatra

Nature and traits

The four padas and their name syllables

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All 27 nakshatras