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Anuradha Nakshatra

अनुराधा

Anuradha is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, the god of friendship and cooperation. It is the star of devotion, loyalty and success through alliance — the lotus that blooms through any conditions.

Ruling PlanetSaturn (शनि)
DeityMitra (god of friendship)
SymbolLotus / staff
GanaDeva
ZodiacScorpio 3°20′–16°40′
Star No.17 of 27

Personality & Traits

Loyal, devoted, disciplined and sociable; able to organise people and succeed far from home through steady friendship.

Best Careers

Management and teamwork, diplomacy, research, spirituality, mining and foreign assignments.

Anuradha Nakshatra Baby Names

By tradition, a child born under Anuradha nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:

NaNiNuNe

👦 Baby Boy Names

Naman · Nikhil · Nakul · Neeraj

👧 Baby Girl Names

Nandini · Nisha · Nupur · Neha

Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)

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Mantras for Anuradha Nakshatra

Strengthen your ruling planet Saturn and honour your deity Mitra (god of friendship) with these mantras.

#1

Shani Chalisa

Honours Saturn, the ruling planet of Anuradha

जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल ।

#2

Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra

Powerful Saturn remedy for steady success

राजा दशरथः स्तोत्रं सौरेरिदमथाकरोत्॥

#3

Hanuman Chalisa

Protects from Saturn’s harsh side while building loyalty

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।

Frequently Asked Questions

Which planet and deity rule Anuradha Nakshatra?
Anuradha is ruled by Saturn and presided over by Mitra, the god of friendship. Its symbol is a lotus, and it spans 3°20′–16°40′ of Scorpio. It signifies success through devotion and alliance.

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