Nakshatra
Ardra Nakshatra
Also in: हिन्दी
Ardra (आर्द्रा) is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras of Vedic astrology, spanning 66°40' - 80°00' of the zodiac in Mithuna. Its lord is Rahu and its deity Rudra. Symbol: Teardrop / diamond. It is of manushya gana, dog yoni and aadi nadi, and its lord's Vimshottari dasha lasts 18 years.
Classical facts
| Number | 6 |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Ardra |
| Hindi name | आर्द्रा |
| Lord | Rahu |
| Deity | Rudra |
| Symbol | Teardrop / diamond |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Yoni | Dog, male |
| Nadi | Aadi |
| Degree range | 66°40' - 80°00' |
| Rashi | Mithuna |
| Vimshottari dasha of its lord | 18 years |
The four padas
| Pada | Degrees | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66°40' - 70°00' | Mithuna | Dhanu |
| 2 | 70°00' - 73°20' | Mithuna | Makara |
| 3 | 73°20' - 76°40' | Mithuna | Kumbha |
| 4 | 76°40' - 80°00' | Mithuna | Meena |
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