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Ashwini Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Quick, energetic and pioneering, with a natural gift for healing and helping others fast.
| Number | 1 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Aries 0°00′ – Aries 13°20′ |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Ketu – 7 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Ashwini Kumaras |
| Gana | Deva |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Yoni | Horse |
| Name letters | Chu, Che, Cho, La |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chu | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | Che | Mesha (Aries) |
| 3 | Cho | Mesha (Aries) |
| 4 | La | Mesha (Aries) |
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Gandmool dosha
This is a Gandmool nakshatra. Its shanti is done through worship of the nakshatra devtas and a havan.
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What are the name letters of Ashwini nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Ashwini are: pada 1 – Chu, pada 2 – Che, pada 3 – Cho, pada 4 – La.
Who is the lord of Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is ruled by Ketu, so a person born in it starts life in Ketu mahadasha (full period 7 years).
Which rashi does Ashwini nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Mesha (Aries), Pada 2: Mesha (Aries), Pada 3: Mesha (Aries), Pada 4: Mesha (Aries).
Is Ashwini a Gandmool nakshatra?
Yes, Ashwini 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.