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Ardra Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Intense and analytical; grows through storms and change, strong research and technical ability.
| Number | 6 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Gemini 6°40′ – Gemini 19°60′ |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Rahu – 18 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Rudra |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Yoni | Dog |
| Name letters | Ku, Gha, Ng, Chha |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ku | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 2 | Gha | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 3 | Ng | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | Chha | Mithuna (Gemini) |
Best guna matches
From our Ashtakoot engine, Ardra (boy) with the first pada of each nakshatra:
- Purva Phalguni – 27.5/36
- Bharani – 26/36
- Chitra – 26/36
- Swati – 26/36
- Purva Ashadha – 26/36
- Uttara Bhadrapada – 25.5/36
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What are the name letters of Ardra nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Ardra are: pada 1 – Ku, pada 2 – Gha, pada 3 – Ng, pada 4 – Chha.
Who is the lord of Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu, so a person born in it starts life in Rahu mahadasha (full period 18 years).
Which rashi does Ardra nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Mithuna (Gemini), Pada 2: Mithuna (Gemini), Pada 3: Mithuna (Gemini), Pada 4: Mithuna (Gemini).