Nakshatra Names In Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology divides zodiac into 27 parts and each part is recognized with unique name. In Devanagari Nakshatra is
written as ननननननन.

No English Name Devanagari Name Tamil Name Malayalam

Name

1. Ashvini/Aswini ननननननन Aswini Aswathi

2. Bharani नननन Bharani Bharani
3. Krittika/Krithika नननननननन Karthigai Kaarthika
4. Rohini नननननन Rohini Rohini
5. Mrigashirsha नननननननन Mrigasheersham Makeeryam
6. Ardra ननननननन Thiruvaathirai Thiruvaathira
7. Punarvasu नननननननन Punarpoosam Punartham
8. Pushya ननननन Poosam Pooyyam
9. Ashlesha ननननननन/ननननननन Aayilyam Aayilyam
10. Magha ननन Makam Makham
11. Purva Phalguni ननननन नननननननन Pooram Pooram
12. Uttara Phalguni ननननन नननननननन Uthiram Uthram
13. Hasta नननन Hastham Atham
14. Chitra नननननन Chithirai Chitra
15. Swati नननननन Swaathi Chothi
16. Vishakha वववववव Visaakam Visaakam
17. Anuradha ननननननन Anusham Anizham
18. Jyeshtha नननननननन Kettai Thrikketta
19. Mula ननन Moolam Moolam
20. Purva Ashadha नननननननननन Pooraadam Pooraadam
21. Uttara Ashadha नननननननननन Uthiraadam Uthraadam
22. Shravana ननननन Thiruvonam Thiruvonam
23. Dhanishtha ननननननननन/ननननननन Avittam Avittam
24. Shatabhisha ननननननन/ननननननन Chathayam/Sadayam Chathayam
25. Purva ननननननननननननन/ननननननननननननननन Poorattathi Poorattadhi
Bhadrapada
26. Uttara ननननननननननननन/ननननननननननननननन Uthirattathi Uthrattathi
Bhadrapada
27. Revati ननननन Revathi Revathi

YOGAS LORDS NAKSHATRA RESULTS

1-VISKAMBHA YAMA 1-ASHWINI VICTORIOUS, OBTAINS PROPERTY
AND WEALTH
2-PRITI PREETI 2-BHARANI WELL LIKED, ATTRACTED TO THE
OPPOSITE SEX , ENJOYMENT
3-AYUSHMAN MOON 3-KRITTIKA GOOD HEALTH, ENERGETIC, LONG
LIFE
4-SAUBHAGYA GOOD 4-ROHINI ENJOYS COMFORTABLE AND HAPPY
FORTUNE LIFE, WITH GOOD LUCK
5-SHOBHANA SPLENDOR 5-MRAGSIRAS OBSESSED WITH SEX
6-ATIGANDA BAD- 6-ARDRA OBSTACLES - ACCIDENTS-
JUNCTION ANGRY. REQUIRES- PRAYERS
7-SUKARAMA INDRA 7-PUNRAVASU NOBLE DEEDS, CHARITABLE AND
WEALTH
8-DHRITI JALA 8-PUSHYA ENJOYS THE WEALTH, OPPOSITE SEX,
SERVES OTHER PEOPLE
9-SHOOLA SARPA 9-ASLESHA QUARRELSOME- BIRTH IN THIS YOGA
REQUIRES PRAYERS
10-GANDA AGNI 10-MAGHA BAD PERSONALITY- BIRTH IN THIS
 YOGA -REQUIRES RELIGIOUS
PRAYERS
11-VRIDDHI SURYA 11-P.PHALGUNI INTELLIGENT, OPPORTUNISTIC AND
DISCERNING, IMPROVES WITH AGE
12-DHRUVA BHOOMI 12-U.PHALGUNI STEADY CHARACTER, ABLE TO
CONCENTRATE AND PERSIST,
WEALTH
13-VYAGHATA VAYU 13-HASTA CRUEL, INTENT ON HARMING OTHERS
14-HARSHANA BHAG 14-CHITRA INTELLIGENT, DELIGHTS IN
MERRIMENT AND GOOD HUMOR
15-VAJRA VARUN 15-SWATI WEALTHY, UNPREDICTABLE,
FORCEFUL EVENTS
16-SIDDHI GANESH 16-VISHAKHA SKILLFUL AND ACCOMPLISHED IN
SEVERAL AREAS, SUPPORTS OTHERS
17-VYATIPATA SHIVA 17-ANURADHA UNRELIABLE- , SUDDEN-TOTAL
MISHAPS- REQUIRES PRAYERS
18-VARIYAN KUBER 18-JYESHTHA LOVES EASE AND LUXURY, LAZY
19-PARIGHA VISHVA KARMA 19-MULA MANY OBSTACLES, WEALTHY &
QUARRELSOME - RELIGIOUS
PRAYERS
20-SHIVAM MITRA 20-P.ASADHA HONORED BY SUPERIORS, LEARNED
AND RELIGIOUS, WEALTHY
21-SIDDHA KARTTIKEYA 21-U.ASADHA GOOD PERSONALITY, INTEREST IN
RITUAL AND SPIRITUALITY, SUCCESS
22-SADHYA SAVITRI 22-SRAVANA WELL BEHAVED, GOOD MANNERS
23-SHUBHA LAKSHMI 23-DHANISHTHA LUSTFUL & FAIR PERSONALITY, BAD
HEALTH, WEALTHY
24-SHUKLA PARVATI 24-SATABHISHA IMPATIENT AND IMPULSIVE, GOOD
MANNERED, TALKATIVE.
25-BRAHMA ASHVINI 25- TRUSTWORTHY AND CONFIDENTIAL,
KUMAR P.BHADRA PAD AMBITIOUS, GOOD JUDGMENT
26-INDRA PITAR 26-U.BHADRAP INTEREST IN EDUCATION AND
KNOWLEDGE, HELPFUL, WELL-OFF
27-VAIDHRITI DITI 27-REVATI SCHEMING NATURE, WEALTHY AND
 STRONG. REQUIRES PRAYERS.
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SPECIAL SIDDHA YOGAS WEEKDAYS THITIS COINCIDES
======= WITH CERTAIN NAKSHATRAS ON A
CERTAIN
AMRITA YOGAS LUNAR DAYS. THIS BECOMES GOOD
FOR AUSPICIOUS WORK.
HARD-SOFT RESULTS YOGA ====== MARANA YOGA-- DAGDHA YOGA --
ASUBHA YOGA VARA.SOOLA-YOGA
HARD-FIXED GOOD FOR SUNDAY 5-MAGHA 10- DWADASI 2-BHARANI
MUSIC WEST-12
SOFT- ALL-GOOD MONDAY 16-VISHAKA 11-EKADASI 14-CHITRA
MOVEABLE EAST-8
HARD-CRUEL GAMBLING TUESDAY 6-ARIDRA 5- PANCHAMI 21-U.
ASHADHA NORTH-16
S-NEUTRAL START- TRADE WEDNESDAY 19-MOOLA 2-DWITEEYA 23-DHANISTA
NORTH-16
S. EDUCATION THURSDAY 24-SATABHISHA 7-SHASHTI 18-
INTELLECTUAL JYESHTA SOUTH-20
SOFT-GENTLE S. LITIGATION FRIDAY 4-ROHINI 8-ASHTAMI 20-
P. ASHADHA WEST-12
HARD-FIERCE G. OPERATIONS SATURDAY 21- U. ASHADHA 9- NAVAMI 27-REVATI
EAST-8
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THE SIDDHA AMRITA YOGA GIVES GENERAL STRENGTH OF
THE DAY AND CHANCES OF
SUCCESS- HIGH
MARANA YOGA DANGER OR DEATH THE FIRST TWO
HOURS SHOULD BE AVOID FOR
TRAVEL
BAD INAUSPICIOUS VYAGHATHA, PARIGHA, VAJRA,
YOGAS VYATHIPATHA, VYDHRITI,
GANDA, ATIGANDA SHOOLA.
VISHKAMBA
 DAGDHA YOGA AN EVIL MOMENT
VARA SOOLA YOGA TRAVEL IN THIS DIRECTION SHOULD
BE AVOIDED FROM YOUR JANMA
NAKS
=========== ========== ============ =================================
MALEFIC PORTION OF YOGAS TO BE
AVOIDED
1. VISHKUMBHA== FIRST 1 HOUR AND
12 MINUTES
6. ATIGANDA ======= FIRST 2 HOURS
24 MINUTES
9. SHOOLA ============ FIRST 2
HOURS
10. GAND ======FIRST 2 HOURS AND
24 MINUTES
13. VYAGHATA ========FIRST 3
HOURS AND 36 MINUTES
17. VYATIPAATA ======FULL 24
HOURS
19. PARIGHA =========FIRST 12
HOURS
27. VAIDHRITI ======== FULL 24
HOURS
=========== =========== ============ =================================
RESULTS===== AUSPICIOUS VEDHA (BAD) TRANSITS OF PLANETS MOVING INTO
THE NEXT RASHI
SUN 6, 10, 3, 11 12, 4, 9, 6 SUN GIVES RESULTS - GOOD OR BAD-
5 DAYS BEFORE MOVING INTO NEXT
RASHI
MOON 10, 3, 11, 1, 6, 7 4, 9, 8, 5, 12, 2 GIVES RESULTS - 1HR - 12MTS
BEFORE MOVING INTO THE NEXT RASI
MARS 6, 11, 3 9, 5, 12 GIVES RESULTS - 8 DAYS BEFORE
MOVING INTO THE NEXT RASHI
MERCURY 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11 5, 3, 9, 1, 8, 12 GIVES RESULTS - 7 DAYS BEFORE
 MOVING INTO THE NEXT RASHI
JUPITER 5, 2, 9, 7, 11 4, 12, 10, 3, 8 GIVES RESULTS- 2 MONTHS BEFORE
MOVING INTO THE NEXT RASHI
VENUS EXCEPT 10-6 8,7,1,10,9,5, 11,3,6 GIVES RESULTS - 7 DAYS BEFORE
MOVING INTO THE NEXT RASHI
SATURN 6, 11, 3 9, 5, 12 GIVES RESULTS- 3 MONTHS BEFORE
MOVING INTO THE NEXT RASHI

27 Yogs in Panchaang
1 Vishkumbh 10 Gand 19 Paridh

2 Preeti 11 Vridhi 20 Shiv

3 Ayushman 12 Dhruv 21 Siddh

4 Saubhagya 13 Vyaghat 22 Saadhya

5 Shobhan 14. Irshan 23 Shubh

6 Atigand 15 Bair 24 Shukla

7 Sukarma 16 Sidhi 25 Brahma

8 Ghriti 17 Vyatipaat 26 Aendra

9 Shool 18 Variyan 27 Vaidhriti

anchang is the Indian calendar popularly used by astrologers. A panchang is widely used in determining auspicious and
inauspicious time as it indicates positions of planets and nakshatras along with their influences on human lives. The Panchang
literally means five-parts. The parts are Rashi, Nakshatra, Tithi, Yoga, Karana. In this article we will discuss Karana.
Astrology says that a yoga is formed by the combination of 2 Karanas thus a Karana is made from half yoga. In total there are 11
Karanas.
1. Bav Karana
People born in this Karana are religious and like to be involved in sacred tasks. They are honest and believe in giving their best to
any work that’s assigned to them. They keep their distance from illegal and impious activities. They have a sharp brain and are
firmly grounded to reality. That’s why do not take flights of fancy. They are respected and loved for their qualities by everybody.
2. Balav
Like the previous Karana this also gives a religious nature to the native. Persons born in this Karana may do pilgrimage and spend
a large part of their life doing religious activities. They are well-educated and lead a very successful life.
3. Kaulav
Person born in this Karana are very sociable. This Karana gives its natives some of the finest qualities like love and caring. Their
friends circle is really very big and the native usually gets favours from his or her friends. These people have a very strong self-
esteem and no matters what happens they do not bow down before others.
4. Taitil Karana
People born in this Karana are very fortunate. They have an affluent life and become an owner of buildings and assets. Love has a
vital role in their life and perhaps this is the reason they treat people impartially.
5. Gar
Astrology says that native of Gar Karana are hard working. They believe in their ability not fate. They achieve their desired
objective by hard work and labour. People of this Karana are proficient in agricultural and domestic works.
6. Vanij
Natives of this Karana are intelligent. It is seen that they have a keen interest in business and take this vocation for earning
livelihood. They love to travel and may have to travel a lot for business purposes. Their intelligence is basically business oriented.
7. Vishti
In astrology the Vishti Karana is not considered auspicious. This Karana cast its malefic nature on the native due to which the
native might have a suspicious character. They may engage in immoral activities. The striking quality of the natives of this Karana
is that they can go to the extreme to take revenge on their enemy.
8. Shakuni
Natives of this Karana are the followers of law and justice. They are very prudent in resolving conflicts. That means they can be
very proficient in dismissing a quarrel with their intelligence. They take interest in medicine and may become a doctor or a
physician.
9. Chatushpad
This Karana imparts religious inclinations to its natives. People born in this Karana respect learned people and serve animals. They
are normally very fond of animals and know how to treat animals with medicine. They can become successful veterinary doctors.
10. Nag
Astrology regards this Karana as an inauspicious one. People born in this Karana may be have unfortunate incidents. Their life
may be full of conflicts and difficulties. They will get results only through hard work and effort, and not through luck. People of Nag
Karan are usually very impatient.
11. Kimstughna
Natives of this Karana are very fortunate. They aggressively pursue humanitarian work. They will get every type of happiness in
their life. They also receive quality education and lead a prosperous life.

What is Panchang Today's Panchang

Panchang in Hindu Astrology or Indian vedic astrology is a sort of Hindu Almanac. Literally it means "Five Limbs (parts)". It is an
astrological diary that gives useful astrological information required by an astrologer. It is consulted for finding and selecting an
appropriate and auspicious time for important occasions, ceremonies or actions like marriage, education, travel, starting new business or
project, examination, interview etc.

So, basically, Panchang is used to match the current position of planets with the position of planets in a person's astrological chart so as
to find and if required, to look ahead to find astrologically good days and times for that person. It is an ancient method to synchronize
our actions with good times so as to reduce obstacles and increase our chances for success. In other words, it helps in knowing what
days and times are good for an individual and which ones may cause problems so as to avoid them. It is clear that Panchang is a helpful
and practical use of Indian vedic astrology and with its help, we can know the nature and quality of any day in advance. The belief is that
time is an energy having unique qualities which can be reined in for our comprehensive improvement.

Theory behind Panchang : Why follow Panchang

The idea of panchang's utility is at bottom the ancient belief or the law of nature according to which every action brings an equal and
opposite reaction. So, when we act in harmony with our environment, our environment in turn exercise a harmonious influence on us.
The fruit of acting in such fashion is the creation of harmony, peace and stability in our lives. Taking into consideration that time is a
priceless resource, the knowledge of panchang enables one to understand the quality of a particular moment or time and thereby help
one to live in tune with nature or time.
For daily panchang, today's panchang, Coming Solar & Lunar Eclipses, click here.

The five parts of Panchang are described below :

1. Din (vaar) or Day of the Week

2. Tithi or the Lunar day
3. Nakshatra or the Constellation
4. Yoga
5. Karan

1. Din (also called Vaar) (Day of the week): The days of the week along with the ruler planet in the brackets are :

Sunday (Sun)
Monday (Moon)
Tuesday (Mars)
Wednesday (Mercury)
Thursday (Jupiter)
Friday (Venus)
Saturday (Saturn)

2. Tithi :

Tithi (along with Paksha) is the day according to the Hindu lunar Calendar. The Hindu lunar calendar consists of a dark and a bright
fortnight also called paksha). When the moon completes 12 degrees of its movement on the Sun, it is called a Tithi or Hindu lunar day.
There are 30 tithis in a lunar month. Tithis belong to either Shukl paksh (the moon is waxing) or Krishna paksha (the moon is wanning).
There are several rituals and festivals associated with Tithis. Most of the festivals fall on the new moon day (amavsaya) or the full moon
day (poornma). It should be noted that starting and ending of a Tithi depends upon the degree of the Moon from that of the Sun.
Ttherefore a Tithi can start or end at any time in a day.

The Hindu Tithis are classified into five types:

a. Nanda Tithi - bestows happiness and joy

b. Bhadra Tithi - good for starting new work

c Jaya Tithi - good for winning over enemies

d. Rikta Tithi - not good for any important work, so it is avoided

e. Poorna Tithi - very good to complete all jobs

Shukla Paksha : 15 Tithis starting from New Moon to Full Moon (Poornima) constitue the Shukla Paksha.

Krishna Paksha: The 15 Tithis starting from the Full Moon to New Moon ( Amavasya) form the Krishna paksha.

Tithis are known by the following Hindu Names:

Tithi Nmae Type

1 Pratipada Nanda
2 Dvitiya Bhadra
3 Tritiya Jaya
4 Chaturthi Rikta
5 Panchami Poorna
6 Shashthi Nanda
7 Saptmi Bhadra
8 Ashtami Jaya
9 Navami Rikta
10 Dashmi Poorna
11 Ekadashi Nanda
12 Dwadashi Bhadra
13 Tryodashi Jaya
14 Chaturdashi Rikta
15 Poornima / Poorna
Amavasya

The meaning of Tithi types is described here. Please click.

3. Nakshatra:

Nakshatras are the stellar constellations or Lunar mansions. Literally this word means “that which does not decay.”

There are twenty-seven Nakshatras considered in Vedic Astrology. Each one of them has thirteen degree and twenty minutes of the
zodiac. Nakshatra can be known with help of degrees of Moon in a particular sign at the time of birth.

The Nakshatras influence the quality of the Rashi in which they are positioned. The sequence of the 27 Nakshatras begins with Ashwini
Nakshatra in Mesha Rashi.

Each Nakshatra has a planetary lord used for Vimsottari Dasa and K.P. calculations. The years assigned to the signs are the Mahadasa
durations of Vimsottari Dasa.

Nakshatras Lord Years

1. Aswini 10. Magha 19. Moola -----> Ketu 7
2. Bharani 11. Poorvaphalguni 20. Poorvashadha Venus 20
3. Krittika 12. Uttaraphalguni 21. Uttarashadha Sun 6
4. Rohini 13. Hasta 22. Sravana Moon 10
5. Mrigasira 14. Chitra 23. Dhanista Mars 7
6. Ardra 15. Swati 24. Satabhisha Rahu 18
7. Punarvasu 16. Visakha 25. Poorvabhadra Jupiter 16
8. Pushyami 17. Anuradha 26. Uttarabhadra Saturn 19
9. Aslesha 18. Jyeshta 27. Revati Mercury 17

Nakshatra also indicate Yoni, Gan and Nadi of an individual which are described below:

a. Yoni:

There are 14 Yonis (animal symbols) in Vedic astrology assigned to nakshtras :

Nakshatras Yoni

Aswini, Satabhisha Horse

Swati, Hasta Buffalo
Dhanista, Poorvabhadra Lion
Bharani, Revati Elephant
Krittika, Pushyami Sheep
Poorvashadha, Sravana Monkey
Uttarashadha (Abhijit) Mongoose
Rohini, Mrigasira Serpent
Anuradha, Jyeshta Deer
Ardra, Moola Dog
Punarvasu, Aslesha Cat
Magha, Purvaphalguni Rat
Chitra, Visakha Tiger
Uttaraphalguni,
Uttarabhadra Cow

b. Gana:

There are 3 Ganas

1. Deva: Divine
2. Manuj: Human
3. Rakshas: Demon

Nakshatras assigned to the Ganas:

Nakshatras Gan

Aswini, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushyami,

Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Sravana, Revati ----> Deva

Bharani, Rohini, Ardra,

Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Poorvashadha,
Uttarashadha, Poorvabhadra, Uttarabhadra ---> Manuj

Krittika, Aslesha, Magha, Chitra, Visakha,

Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanista, Satabhisha ----> Rakshas

c. Nadi:

There are 3 Nadis

1. Adi: Vata
2. Madhya: Pitta
3. Antya: Kapha (or Shleshma)

Nakshatras assigned to the Nadis:

Nakshatras Nadi

Aswini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttaraphalguni,

Hasta, Jyeshta, Moola, Satabhisha, Poorvabhadra Adi (Vata)

Bharani, Mrigasira, Pushyami, Poorvaphalguni,

Chitra, Anuradha, Poorvashadha, Dhanista,
Uttarabhadra Madhya (Pitta)

Krittika, Rohini, Aslesha, Magha, Swati,

Visakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana, Revati Antya (Kapha)

A very detailed information on Nakshatra is given here. Please Click.

4. Yoga:
A Yog is obtained from the sum of the Nirayna Longitude of the Moon and Sun and the sum is divided into 27 parts of 13°20' each. The
first yog ( Viskumbh) ends when the sum is 13°20'. Second Yog ( Priti) ends when it is 26°40' and so on .

There are 27 yogas, namely:

1. Vishkumbha 2. Priti 3. Ayushman
4. Saubhagya 5. Shobhana 6. Atiganda
7. Sukarama 8. Dhriti 9. Shoola
10. Ganda 11. Vridhi 12. Dhruva
13. Vyaghata 14. Harshana 15. Vajra
16. Sidhi 17. Vyatipata 18. Vriyana
19. Paridhi 20. Shiva 21. Sidha
22. Sadhya 23. Shubha 24. Shukla
25. Brahma 26. Indra 27. Vaidhriti

5. Karana:

Half of Tithi is called `Karna'. A Karna is completed when the Nirayana longitude of the Moon gains every 6° on that of Sun. In each Tithi
there are two Karans covering the two halves of the Tithi.

There are 11 karnas in total. Four of them occur just once a month and are called the Fixed Karanas: Kintughna, Chatushpada, Sakuni
and Naga.

The other seven are movable Karanas. They follow one another in a fixed rotation: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija and
Vishti.

Movable Karan Fixed Karan

Bava Sakuni
Balava Chatushpad
Kaulava Naag
Taitila Kintughna
Gara
Vanij
Vishti or Bhadra

Each of the Karanas is said to have its own influence and interpretation. ‘Vishti’ is considered the most inauspicious karana. No important
or new work is done during the period of this karana.

Rahukalam:

RahuKalam has a very important place in Vedic Astrology as it help in determining the inauspicious time period with in a complete day
for starting any new, auspicious or important work.

Though, RahuKalam is calculated with help of Sun-Rise and Sun-Set time. Hence, this is obvious that it will differ from place to place.

Rahu Kalam is one and a half hour time each day of a week distributed at random in the week days.

Since Rahu Kalam is dependent on the Sun-rise and Sun-set times of your particular location, you must calculate it for any day. Get your
Rahu Kalam & Yamagandam Calculator here.

Yamagandam:

Like Rahu Kalam there are periods known as Yamagandam during which it is considered to be inauspicious to start any important work.