Bharani at a glance
| Hindi name | भरणी |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 of 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ Mesha – 26°40′ Mesha |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Venus (शुक्र) |
| Deity | Yama, lord of dharma and death |
| Symbol | Yoni (womb) |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Elephant |
| Nadi | Madhya |
Bharani nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Li | ली | Mesha (Aries) |
| 2 | Lu | लू | Mesha (Aries) |
| 3 | Le | ले | Mesha (Aries) |
| 4 | Lo | लो | Mesha (Aries) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Bharani
Endurance, restraint and transformation; carries great responsibility. The presiding deity, Yama, lord of dharma and death, colours its qualities, and its lord Venus sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Bharani?
Mon, 23 Nov, Mon, 21 Dec, Sun, 17 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Bharani; see today's panchang.
Bharani nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Bharani nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Li (ली); pada 2 – Lu (लू); pada 3 – Le (ले); pada 4 – Lo (लो). A baby born in Bharani is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Bharani nakshatra?
Venus (शुक्र) is the ruling planet of Bharani, which begins the Venus mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Yama, lord of dharma and death.
Which rashi does Bharani belong to?
All four padas of Bharani fall in Mesha (Aries).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Bharani?
Bharani has Manushya gana, Elephant yoni and Madhya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.