Shravana at a glance
| Hindi name | श्रवण |
|---|---|
| Number | 22 of 27 |
| Span | 10°00′ Makara – 23°20′ Makara |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Moon (चंद्र) |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Symbol | Ear, or three footprints |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Monkey |
| Nadi | Antya |
Shravana nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khi | खी | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 2 | Khu | खू | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | Khe | खे | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 4 | Kho | खो | Makara (Capricorn) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Shravana
Listening and learning; connection and fame through knowledge. The presiding deity, Vishnu, colours its qualities, and its lord Moon sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Shravana?
Mon, 16 Nov, Sun, 13 Dec, Sun, 10 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Shravana; see today's panchang.
Shravana nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Shravana nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Khi (खी); pada 2 – Khu (खू); pada 3 – Khe (खे); pada 4 – Kho (खो). A baby born in Shravana is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?
Moon (चंद्र) is the ruling planet of Shravana, which begins the Moon mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is Vishnu.
Which rashi does Shravana belong to?
All four padas of Shravana fall in Makara (Capricorn).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Shravana?
Shravana has Deva gana, Monkey yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.