Nakshatra List is the backbone of Vedic astrology. While zodiac signs give a general idea, Nakshatras reveal the real depth of personality, destiny, and spiritual path. Understanding your Nakshatra helps you make better life decisions, from naming a child to choosing the right time for important events.
There are 27 Nakshatras, and each Nakshatra represents a specific portion of the sky, ruled by a planet, associated with a deity, and symbolised by a unique sign. These Nakshatras are widely used in birth chart analysis, naming ceremonies, marriage matching, and Muhurat selection.
What is a Nakshatra?
A Nakshatra is a lunar mansion or constellation used in Vedic astrology.
Moon travels through all 27 Nakshatras, spending roughly one day in each.
- Each Nakshatra spans 13°20′ of the zodiac
- Each Nakshatra is divided into 4 Padas (quarters)
- Total Padas = 108, which matches the 108 beads of a Japa Mala
This number symbolises completeness and spiritual balance.
Complete List of 27 Nakshatras with Basic Traits
Below is the full Nakshatra list along with their ruling planet, group, zodiac sign, deity, and symbol.
- Ashwini
- Planetary Ruler: Ketu
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Deity: The Ashwini-kumaras
- Symbol: A horse’s head
- Bharani
- Planetary Ruler: Venus
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Venus
- Deity: Yamaraja
- Symbol: The female sex organ
- Krittika
- Planetary Ruler: The Sun
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Aries & Taurus
- Deity: Agni
- Symbol: A knife or a flame
- Rohini
- Planetary Ruler: The Moon
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Deity: Brahma
- Symbol: An oxcart or a temple
- Mrigashira
- Planetary Ruler: Mars
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus & Gemini
- Deity: Soma
- Symbol: A deer’s head
- Ardra
- Planetary Ruler: Rahu
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Deity: Rudra
- Symbol: A human head or a teardrop
- Punarvasu
- Planetary Ruler: Jupiter
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini & Cancer
- Deity: Aditi
- Symbol: A bow and quiver
- Pushya
- Planetary Ruler: Saturn
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Deity: Aditi
- Symbol: A bow and quiver
- Ashlesha
- Planetary Ruler: Mercury
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Deity: Vritrasura
- Symbol: A serpent
- Magha
- Planetary Ruler: Ketu
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Deity: Daksha or the Pitris
- Symbol: A palanquin or a throne
- Purva Phalguni
- Planetary Ruler: Venus
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Deity: Surya (Aryaman)
- Symbol: A hammock
- Uttara Phalguni
- Planetary Ruler: The Sun
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Leo & Virgo
- Deity: Surya (Bhaga)
- Symbol: A bed
- Hasta
- Planetary Ruler: The Moon
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Deity: Surya (Savitri)
- Symbol: A hand
- Chitra
- Planetary Ruler: Mars
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo & Libra
- Deity: Vishvakarma
- Symbol: A pearl or a jewel
- Swati
- Planetary Ruler: Rahu
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Deity: Vayu
- Symbol: A fresh blade of grass
- Vishakha
- Planetary Ruler: Jupiter
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Libra & Scorpio
- Deity: Indra
- Symbol: A potter’s wheel
- Anuradha
- Planetary Ruler: Saturn
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Deity: Mitra
- Symbol: A lotus flower
- Jyeshta
- Planetary Ruler: Mercury
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Deity: Indra
- Symbol: An umbrella
- Mula
- Planetary Ruler: Ketu
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Deity: Alakshmi
- Symbol: Roots
- Purva Ashadha
- Planetary Ruler: Venus
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Deity: Apah
- Symbol: A winnowing basket
- Uttara Ashadha
- Planetary Ruler: The Sun
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius & Capricorn
- Deity: Vishvadevas
- Symbol: The tusk of an elephant
- Shravana
- Planetary Ruler: The Moon
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Deity: Vishnu
- Symbol: An ear
- Dhanishta
- Planetary Ruler: Mars
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn & Aquarius
- Deity: The Eight Vasus
- Symbol: A drum
- Shatabhisha
- Planetary Ruler: Rahu
- Nakshatra Group: Monstrous
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Deity: Varuna
- Symbol: An empty circle
- Purva Bhadrapada
- Planetary Ruler: Jupiter
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius & Pisces
- Deity: Shiva
- Symbol: A funeral bed
- Uttara Bhadrapada
- Planetary Ruler: Saturn
- Nakshatra Group: Human-like
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Deity: Ananta
- Symbol: A snake
- Revati
- Planetary Ruler: Mercury
- Nakshatra Group: Godly
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Deity: Surya (Pushan)
- Symbol: A fish
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Nakshatra Pada Naming Sounds Table
Below is a simplified table showing how Padas are used for baby name selection:
| Nakshatra | Pada 1 | Pada 2 | Pada 3 | Pada 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini | Chu | Che | Cho | La |
| Bharani | Li | Lu | Le | Lo |
| Krittika | A | I | U | E |
| Rohini | O | Vaa | Vi | Vu |
| Mrigashira | Ve | Vo | Ka | Ki |
| Ardra | Ku | Gha | Na | Chha |
| Punarvasu | Ke | Ko | Ha | Hi |
| Pushya | Hu | He | Ho | Da |
| Ashlesha | Di | Du | De | Do |
| Magha | Ma | Mi | Mu | Me |
| Revati | De | Do | Cha | Chi |