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Magha Nakshatra

मघा

Magha is ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Pitris, the ancestors. It is the star of royalty, lineage and legacy — honour inherited from those who came before.

Ruling PlanetKetu (केतु)
DeityPitris (the ancestors)
SymbolRoyal throne
GanaRakshasa
ZodiacLeo 0°00′–13°20′
Star No.10 of 27

Personality & Traits

Dignified, proud, traditional and authoritative; natural leaders who value lineage, ceremony and respect.

Best Careers

Administration and leadership, politics, law, history and heritage, ceremonial and ancestral work.

Magha Nakshatra Baby Names

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

MaMiMuMe

👦 Baby Boy Names

Manav · Mihir · Mukesh · Megh

👧 Baby Girl Names

Maya · Mira · Mukta · Meera

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 Magha Nakshatra

Strengthen your ruling planet Ketu and honour your deity Pitris (the ancestors) with these mantras.

#1

Gayatri Mantra

Chanted in Tarpan to honour the Pitris, deity of Magha

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः

#2

Ganesh Mantra

Pacifies Ketu, the ruling planet of Magha

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

#3

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Brings peace to the ancestral line

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity rules Magha Nakshatra?
Magha is ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Pitris (ancestors). Its symbol is a royal throne and it spans 0°–13°20′ of Leo. Honouring ancestors (Tarpan, Shraddha) is especially beneficial for Magha natives.

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