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Revati Nakshatra
रेवती 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 | 27 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 16°40′ Meen (Pisces) – 30°00′ Meen (Pisces) |
| Rashi | Meen (Pisces) |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari lord) | Mercury 17-year mahadasha |
| Deity | Pushan, the nourisher and guide |
| Symbol | A fish (or a drum) |
| Gana | Deva देव |
| Yoni (animal) | Elephant female |
| Nadi | Antya Kapha |
| Varna (from its rashi, as used in Guna Milan) | Brahmin |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | दे दो च ची De, Do, Cha, Chi |
Nature and traits
Revati, the last nakshatra, is ruled by Pushan, the nourisher who guides travellers and protects herds on their way, and symbolised by a fish. People with the Moon here are often gentle, kind, imaginative and protective of the weak, with a love of animals, art and music. They make good companions on any journey and help others reach their destination safely. Tradition links Revati with safe journeys, prosperity and completion, so caring work, the arts, travel, hospitality and spiritual life suit it well. Its gift is compassion and faith; its lesson is to care for oneself while caring for everyone else.
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 | 16°40′ Meen (Pisces) – 20°00′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | दे De |
| 2 | 20°00′ Meen (Pisces) – 23°20′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | दो Do |
| 3 | 23°20′ Meen (Pisces) – 26°40′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | च Cha |
| 4 | 26°40′ Meen (Pisces) – 30°00′ Meen (Pisces) | Meen (Pisces) | ची Chi |
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