Ardra at a glance
| Hindi name | आर्द्रा |
|---|---|
| Number | 6 of 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ Mithuna – 20°00′ Mithuna |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Rahu (राहु) |
| Deity | Rudra, the storm form of Shiva |
| Symbol | Teardrop |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Dog |
| Nadi | Aadi |
Ardra nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ku | कु | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 2 | Gha | घ | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 3 | Nga | ङ | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| 4 | Chha | छ | Mithuna (Gemini) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Ardra
Intense and transformative; storms that clear the air. The presiding deity, Rudra, the storm form of Shiva, colours its qualities, and its lord Rahu sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Ardra?
Fri, 27 Nov, Thu, 24 Dec, Thu, 21 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Ardra; see today's panchang.
Ardra nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Ardra nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Ku (कु); pada 2 – Gha (घ); pada 3 – Nga (ङ); pada 4 – Chha (छ). A baby born in Ardra is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Ardra nakshatra?
Rahu (राहु) is the ruling planet of Ardra, which begins the Rahu mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Rudra, the storm form of Shiva.
Which rashi does Ardra belong to?
All four padas of Ardra fall in Mithuna (Gemini).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Ardra?
Ardra has Manushya gana, Dog yoni and Aadi nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.