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Ardra Nakshatra

आर्द्रा

Ardra is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the fierce storm-form of Shiva. It carries the power of effort through upheaval — the storm that clears the way for renewal.

Ruling PlanetRahu (राहु)
DeityRudra (the storm form of Shiva)
SymbolTeardrop / diamond
GanaManushya
ZodiacGemini 6°40′–20°00′
Star No.6 of 27

Personality & Traits

Intense, intelligent and transformative; capable of deep research and radical change, with strong emotions after which clarity dawns.

Best Careers

Research and science, technology, psychology, surgery, statistics and crisis management.

Ardra Nakshatra Baby Names

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

KuGhaIngChha

👦 Baby Boy Names

Kunal · Kushal · Kumar

👧 Baby Girl Names

Kumud · Kusum · Kunti

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 Ardra Nakshatra

Strengthen your ruling planet Rahu and honour your deity Rudra (the storm form of Shiva) with these mantras.

#1

Durga Chalisa

Goddess Durga pacifies Rahu, the ruling planet of Ardra

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥

#2

Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam

Kaal Bhairav guards against Rahu’s sudden upheavals

देवराजसेव्यमानपावनाङ्घ्रिपङ्कजं

#3

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Rudra’s mantra — brings calm after the storm

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deity of Ardra Nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra (the fierce form of Shiva). Its symbol is a teardrop or diamond and it spans 6°40′–20°00′ of Gemini.

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