The 27 Nakshatrasनक्षत्र

The 27 nakshatras and their deities

• 1 Ashwini — Ashvini Kumaras
• 2 Bharani — Yama
• 3 Krittika — Agni
• 4 Rohini — Prajapati (Brahma)
• 5 Mrigashira — Soma
• 6 Ardra — Rudra
• 7 Punarvasu — Aditi (Rama's birth star)
• 8 Pushya — Brihaspati
• 9 Ashlesha — the Nagas
• 10 Magha — the Pitrs (ancestors)
• 11 Purva Phalguni — Bhaga
• 12 Uttara Phalguni — Aryaman
• 13 Hasta — Savitr
• 14 Chitra — Tvashtr (Vishvakarma)
• 15 Swati — Vayu
• 16 Vishakha — Indra and Agni
• 17 Anuradha — Mitra
• 18 Jyeshtha — Indra
• 19 Mula — Nirriti
• 20 Purva Ashadha — Apas (the waters)
• 21 Uttara Ashadha — the Vishvadevas
• 22 Shravana — Vishnu (Onam's star)
• 23 Dhanishta — the Vasus
• 24 Shatabhisha — Varuna
• 25 Purva Bhadrapada — Aja Ekapada
• 26 Uttara Bhadrapada — Ahirbudhnya
• 27 Revati — Pushan

Nakshatras in daily life

• Naming: the first syllable of a child's name is often taken from the pada of the birth nakshatra
• Months: most lunar months are named after the nakshatra of their full moon — Chitra gives Chaitra, Vishakha gives Vaishakha, Krittika gives Kartika
• Festivals: Onam (Shravana), Thaipusam (Pushya), Janmashtami with Rohini
• Muhurat: some nakshatras are preferred for weddings, travel or starting study

The Panchang on The Hindu Book is calculated for daily reference (Lahiri ayanamsa). For muhurats for weddings, griha pravesh and other major events, consult a learned priest or jyotishi.

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