Nakshatra 17 / 27 · अनुराधा
Anuradha Nakshatra: Name Letters, Padas and Nature
Anuradha is nakshatra 17 of 27, spanning 3°20′ Scorpio – 16°40′ Scorpio, ruled by Saturn. Name letters: ना (Na), नी (Ni), नू (Nu), ने (Ne).
Anuradha padas and name letters (naam akshar)
Each nakshatra has four padas (quarters) of 3°20′. A child born with the Moon in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable. For Anuradha:
| Pada | Letter | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ना Na | Scorpio | Leo |
| 2 | नी Ni | Scorpio | Virgo |
| 3 | नू Nu | Scorpio | Libra |
| 4 | ने Ne | Scorpio | Scorpio |
Anuradha nature
Devoted, friendly and loyal, succeeding through cooperation. You keep friendships for life and thrive far from home if needed.
Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.
Dasha at birth
Born with the Moon in Anuradha, your Vimshottari dasha begins with Saturn, whose full period is 19 years. How much of it is left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the nakshatra.
In Kundli matching
Gana, yoni and nadi come from the nakshatra and count for 6, 4 and 8 of the 36 points in Ashtakoota matching. The same nadi for both partners is the one traditionally avoided.
Name letters follow the traditional Avakahada chakra. Spellings of a few letters vary between regions.
Find your birth nakshatra
Your janma nakshatra is where the Moon was when you were born. Enter your birth details in the free birth chart to see it with its pada.
FAQ
Anuradha nakshatra FAQs
What are the name letters for Anuradha nakshatra?
Pada 1: ना (Na), Pada 2: नी (Ni), Pada 3: नू (Nu), Pada 4: ने (Ne).
Which rashi is Anuradha nakshatra in?
Scorpio (pada 1, 2, 3, 4). It spans 3°20′ Scorpio – 16°40′ Scorpio.
Who rules Anuradha nakshatra?
Its planetary lord is Saturn and its deity is Mitra (friendship).
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Anuradha?
Gana Deva (divine), yoni Deer and nadi Madhya (Pitta). Deva gana natives are said to be gentle, generous and idealistic.