Knowledge27 Vedic Nakshatras
The 27 nakshatras are the foundational units of Vedic astrology — finer than rashis, and in many respects more revealing of individual character. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the ecliptic and carries its own planetary lord, presiding deity, symbol, and quality that profoundly shapes any planet placed within it.
अश्विनी
Ashwini
Horse head
भरणी
Bharani
Yoni
कृत्तिका
Krittika
Razor
रोहिणी
Rohini
Ox cart
मृगशिरा
Mrigashira
Deer head
आर्द्रा
Ardra
Teardrop
पुनर्वसु
Punarvasu
Bow
पुष्य
Pushya
Cow udder
आश्लेषा
Ashlesha
Serpent
मघा
Magha
Throne
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Purva Phalguni
Hammock
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Uttara Phalguni
Bed
हस्त
Hasta
Hand
चित्रा
Chitra
Pearl
स्वाति
Swati
Coral
विशाखा
Vishakha
Triumphal arch
अनुराधा
Anuradha
Lotus
ज्येष्ठा
Jyeshtha
Earring
मूल
Mula
Tied roots
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Purva Ashadha
Fan
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Uttara Ashadha
Elephant tusk
श्रवण
Shravana
Ear
धनिष्ठा
Dhanishta
Drum
शतभिषा
Shatabhisha
Empty circle
पूर्व भाद्रपद
Purva Bhadrapada
Sword
उत्तर भाद्रपद
Uttara Bhadrapada
Twin
रेवती
Revati
Fish