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Bharani Nakshatra

भरणी

Bharani is ruled by Venus and presided over by Yama, the lord of dharma and transitions. It carries the power of bearing, restraint and transformation — creativity disciplined by responsibility.

Ruling PlanetVenus (शुक्र)
DeityYama (god of dharma & death)
SymbolYoni (female organ)
GanaManushya
ZodiacAries 13°20′–26°40′
Star No.2 of 27

Personality & Traits

Strong-willed, passionate, creative and enduring; capable of great discipline and bearing heavy responsibility.

Best Careers

Arts and entertainment, law and justice, midwifery and gynaecology, management, and work involving transformation.

Bharani Nakshatra Baby Names

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

LiLuLeLo

👦 Baby Boy Names

Lokesh · Lohit · Luv · Lekh

👧 Baby Girl Names

Lipika · Leela · Lekha · Lina

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 Bharani Nakshatra

Strengthen your ruling planet Venus and honour your deity Yama (god of dharma & death) with these mantras.

#1

Lakshmi Mantra

Strengthens Venus, the ruling planet of Bharani

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

#2

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Deepens Venus blessings of beauty and abundance

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।

#3

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Honours Yama and removes fear of difficult transitions

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ruling planet of Bharani Nakshatra?
Bharani is ruled by Venus (Shukra) and its deity is Yama, the god of dharma. Its symbol is the yoni and it spans 13°20′–26°40′ of Aries.

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