PosituneArdra Nakshatra
Nakshatra number 6 of 27. Ardra is ruled by Rahu and its presiding deity is Rudra. Its symbol is: teardrop or diamond.
Ruling planetRahu
DeityRudra
SymbolTeardrop or diamond
SignMithuna
When the Moon is in Ardra
Naming sounds by Pada
Ardra runs from 6°40′ to 20°00′ of Mithuna, a span of 13°20′. It splits into four Padas, and a child born while the Moon is in a Pada is traditionally given a name starting with that Pada's sound.
| Pada | Name starts with | Rashi | Degrees in sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ku | Mithuna (Gemini) | 6°40′ to 10°00′ |
| 2 | Gha | Mithuna (Gemini) | 10°00′ to 13°20′ |
| 3 | Nga | Mithuna (Gemini) | 13°20′ to 16°40′ |
| 4 | Chha | Mithuna (Gemini) | 16°40′ to 20°00′ |
Find your own Pada
The Pada depends on the exact birth time. Use the birth-chart calculator to find the Nakshatra and Pada from a date and time.
Deity names and symbols differ slightly between traditions and sources. Where two readings are common, both are shown.