Ardra nakshatra — lord Rahu (Rahu), deity Rudra, name letters
- Number
- 6 / 27
- Span
- 6°40′ Gemini – 20°00′ Gemini
- Lord
- Rahu (Rahu)
- Deity
- Rudra
- Gana
- Manushya
- Yoni
- Dog
- Nadi
- Adi
- Nature
- Sharp (Tikshna)
Sharp (Tikshna): Fine for tough decisions and ending old things; tradition avoids it for new auspicious work.
The four padas and their name letters
| Pada | Moon sign | Name letter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 6°40′ Gemini | Gemini | Ku (कु) |
| 2 10°00′ Gemini | Gemini | Gha (घ) |
| 3 13°20′ Gemini | Gemini | Nga (ङ) |
| 4 16°40′ Gemini | Gemini | Chha (छ) |
In our muhurat rules
Ardra is not one of the nakshatras our rules use for marriage, griha pravesh, property, namkaran or a business opening.
Next time the Moon is in Ardra
- 02:54 AM, 3 Oct to 01:29 AM, 4 Oct
- 09:04 AM, 30 Oct to 07:12 AM, 31 Oct
Times in IST from the panchang (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa). The Moon's nakshatra changes at the same moment everywhere; only the local clock differs. Today's Panchang — tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal →
All 27 nakshatras
1. Ashwini2. Bharani3. Krittika4. Rohini5. Mrigashira7. Punarvasu8. Pushya9. Ashlesha10. Magha11. Purva Phalguni12. Uttara Phalguni13. Hasta14. Chitra15. Swati16. Vishakha17. Anuradha18. Jyeshtha19. Mula20. Purva Ashadha21. Uttara Ashadha22. Shravana23. Dhanishta24. Shatabhisha25. Purva Bhadrapada26. Uttara Bhadrapada27. Revati
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