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Mula Nakshatra – Lord, Deity, Name Letters, Traits & Compatibility
Root-seeker; goes to the core of things, philosophical and research-minded. Gandmool nakshatra.
| Number | 19 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Sagittarius 0°00′ – Sagittarius 13°20′ |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Ruling planet (dasha) | Ketu – 7 years mahadasha |
| Deity | Nirriti |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Yoni | Dog |
| Name letters | Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi |
Padas, rashi and name letters
| Pada | Syllable | Rashi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ye | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | Yo | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 3 | Bha | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 4 | Bhi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Best guna matches
From our Ashtakoot engine, Mula (boy) with the first pada of each nakshatra:
- Chitra – 27/36
- Vishakha – 27/36
- Purva Ashadha – 27/36
- Revati – 26.5/36
- Uttara Ashadha – 24.5/36
- Magha – 24/36
Gandmool dosha
This is a Gandmool nakshatra. Its shanti is done through worship of the nakshatra devtas and a havan.
See Gandmool Shanti Puja← Jyeshtha · Purva Ashadha →
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What are the name letters of Mula nakshatra?
The name syllables for the four padas of Mula are: pada 1 – Ye, pada 2 – Yo, pada 3 – Bha, pada 4 – Bhi.
Who is the lord of Mula nakshatra?
Mula is ruled by Ketu, so a person born in it starts life in Ketu mahadasha (full period 7 years).
Which rashi does Mula nakshatra fall in?
Pada 1: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Pada 2: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Pada 3: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Pada 4: Dhanu (Sagittarius).
Is Mula a Gandmool nakshatra?
Yes, Mula 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.