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Ashlesha Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Clever, perceptive and persuasive; deep understanding of people, needs to guard against suspicion.
| Number | 9 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Cancer 16°40′ – Cancer 29°60′ |
| Rashi | Karka (Cancer) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Mercury – 17 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Nagas |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Antya |
| Yoni | Cat |
| Name letters | Di, Du, De, Do |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Di | Karka (Cancer) |
| 2 | Du | Karka (Cancer) |
| 3 | De | Karka (Cancer) |
| 4 | Do | Karka (Cancer) |
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What are the name letters of Ashlesha nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Ashlesha are: pada 1 – Di, pada 2 – Du, pada 3 – De, pada 4 – Do.
Who is the lord of Ashlesha nakshatra?
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury, so a person born in it starts life in Mercury mahadasha (full period 17 years).
Which rashi does Ashlesha nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Karka (Cancer), Pada 2: Karka (Cancer), Pada 3: Karka (Cancer), Pada 4: Karka (Cancer).
Is Ashlesha a Gandmool nakshatra?
Yes, Ashlesha is one of the six Gandmool nakshatras. Traditionally a Gandmool shanti puja is done on the 27th day after birth or when the same nakshatra returns.