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Nakshatra (Sanskrit: नक्षत्रम्, romanized: Nakṣatram) is the term for lunar mansion in Hindu astrology. A nakshatra is one of 27 (sometimes also 28) sectors along the ecliptic. Their names are related to a prominent star or asterisms in or near the respective sectors.
List of Nakshatras. In Ancient Indian astronomy, there are 27 nakshatras , or sectors along the ecliptic. A list of them is first found in the Vedanga Jyotisha, a text dated to the final centuries BCE [citation needed].
No.NameAssociated StarsDescription1Ashvini - अश्विनी "physician to the ...β "Sheratan" and γ "Mesarthim" ArietisLord: Ketu (South lunar node) Symbol : ...2Bharani - भरणी "the bearer"35, 39 "Lilii Borea", and 41 ArietisLord: Shukra (Venus) Symbol: Yoni, the ...3Krittika - कृत्तिका an old name of the ...Lord: Surya (Sun) Symbol: Knife or spear ...4Rohini - रोहिणी "the red one", a name of ...Lord: Chandra ( Moon) Symbol: Cart or ...- Ashvini/Aswini. अश्विनी Aswini. Aswathi.
- Bharani. भरणी
- Krittika/Krithika. कृत्तिका Karthigai. Kaarthika.
- Rohini. रोहिणी
1 day ago · Learn about the 27 Nakshatras, the stars based on the movement of the Moon in the zodiac system. Find out the meaning, quality, lord, and favorable activities of each Nakshatra and how to perform rituals to appease the planets.
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Nakshatra is a term for lunar mansion in Vedic astrology, based on 27 asterisms along the ecliptic. Learn the names, characteristics, deities and planetary lords of each nakshatra and how they affect your personality, birth chart and compatibility.
Apr 19, 2024 · Learn about the 27 nakshatras or star constellations in astrology, their names, meanings, and characteristics. Find out your birth star based on your lunar placement and timing.
