Nakshatra 6/27
Ardra (திருவாதிரை) nakshatra
Ardra is nakshatra number 6 of 27. Rasi span 6°40'-20°00' Mithuna; Vimshottari lord Rahu. What follows is classical reference - your janma nakshatra is computed from the Lahiri Moon by the engine.
- Rasi span
- 6°40'-20°00' Mithuna
- Vimshottari lord
- Rahu
- Deity (traditional)
- Rudra
- Symbol (traditional)
- Teardrop
- Gana
- Manushya gana (traditional)
- Birth syllables
- Traditional birth syllables often listed as Ku, Gha, Nga, Cha (lists vary by panchangam tradition - confirm locally).
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
Ardra is linked with Rudra; traditional lore speaks of upheaval, storm-like feeling, and deep investigation.
Rahu is the Vimshottari lord. Trait language is traditional; your chart is engine output.
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 Ardra my nakshatra?
This page is general reference only. Janma nakshatra comes from the birth Moon under Lahiri - use the free jathagam flow.
Who rules Ardra?
The Vimshottari lord is Rahu. 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.