Uttara Ashadha at a glance
| Hindi name | उत्तराषाढ़ा |
|---|---|
| Number | 21 of 27 |
| Span | 26°40′ Dhanu – 10°00′ Makara |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Sun (सूर्य) |
| Deity | The Vishvadevas, the universal gods |
| Symbol | Elephant tusk |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Mongoose |
| Nadi | Antya |
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra name letters
| Pada | Letter | अक्षर | Rashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhe | भे | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| 2 | Bho | भो | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 3 | Ja | जा | Makara (Capricorn) |
| 4 | Ji | जी | Makara (Capricorn) |
Not sure of the pada? The nakshatra calculator works it out from the date, time and place of birth.
Nature of Uttara Ashadha
Lasting victory, integrity and leadership. The presiding deity, The Vishvadevas, the universal gods, colours its qualities, and its lord Sun sets the first planetary period (mahadasha) for anyone born with the Moon here.
When is the Moon next in Uttara Ashadha?
Sun, 15 Nov, Sat, 12 Dec, Sat, 9 Jan (by the nakshatra at sunrise, New Delhi). Many families choose these days for ceremonies suited to Uttara Ashadha; see today's panchang.
Uttara Ashadha nakshatra: common questions
What are the name letters for Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
By pada: pada 1 – Bhe (भे); pada 2 – Bho (भो); pada 3 – Ja (जा); pada 4 – Ji (जी). A baby born in Uttara Ashadha is traditionally given a name starting with the syllable of their birth pada.
Who is the lord of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra?
Sun (सूर्य) is the ruling planet of Uttara Ashadha, which begins the Sun mahadasha for those born in it. Its presiding deity is The Vishvadevas, the universal gods.
Which rashi does Uttara Ashadha belong to?
Uttara Ashadha is split between Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Makara (Capricorn): padas 1 fall in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and the rest in Makara (Capricorn).
What are the gana, yoni and nadi of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha has Manushya gana, Mongoose yoni and Antya nadi. These three are among the eight kootas compared in kundli milan (guna milan) before a marriage.