Nakshatra 17/27
Anuradha (அனுஷம்) nakshatra
Anuradha is nakshatra number 17 of 27. Rasi span 3°20'-16°40' Vrischika; Vimshottari lord Saturn. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 3°20'-16°40' Vrischika
- Vimshottari lord
- Saturn
- Deity (traditional)
- Mitra
- Symbol (traditional)
- Lotus
- Gana
- Deva gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne
Padas
Each nakshatra has four padas of 3°20'. Pada 1 is the first 3°20' of the mansion; padas 2-4 follow. Padas are the classical bridge into navamsa (D9).
Traditional characteristics
Anuradha is linked with Mitra; traditional lore speaks of friendship, cooperation, and devotion. Symbol: lotus.
Saturn is the Vimshottari lord. Mid-Vrischika.
The above is classical attribution - not an engine-generated personality report.
Compatibility
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. Read the guide for the method; open the app to run a comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anuradha my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Anuradha?
The Vimshottari lord is Saturn. If this is your janma nakshatra, the dasha sequence starts from that lord.
How does this relate to porutham?
Thirumana porutham uses both partners' janma nakshatras. See /guides/10-porutham and /thirumana-porutham.