Anuradha at a glance
| Hindi name | अनुराधा |
|---|---|
| Number | 17 of 27 |
| Span | 3°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika |
| Rashi | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Saturn (शनि) |
| Deity | Mitra, god of friendship |
| Symbol | Lotus |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Deer |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Anuradha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na | ना | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 2 | Ni | नी | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 3 | Nu | नू | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| 4 | Ne | ने | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Anuradha
Devoted, cooperative and loyal; success through friends. The presiding deity, Mitra, god of friendship, colours its qualities, and its lord Saturn sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Anuradha?
Wed, 11 Nov, Tue, 8 Dec, Mon, 4 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Anuradha; see today's panchang.
Anuradha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Anuradha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Na (ना); pada 2 – Ni (नी); pada 3 – Nu (नू); pada 4 – Ne (ने). A baby born in Anuradha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn (शनि) is the ruling planet of Anuradha, which begins the Saturn mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Mitra, god of friendship.
Which rashi does Anuradha belong to?
All four padas of Anuradha fall in Vrishchika (Scorpio).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?
Anuradha has Deva gana, Deer yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.