Shravana Nakshatra
श्रवण
Shravana is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Lord Vishnu. Symbolised by the ear, it is the star of listening, learning and connection — wisdom gained by hearing.
Personality & Traits
Attentive, learned, devoted and well-connected; great listeners and scholars who value tradition and reputation.
Best Careers
Teaching and academics, media and broadcasting, counselling, languages, music and consulting.
Shravana Nakshatra Baby Names
By tradition, a child born under Shravana nakshatra is named with a starting sound from one of its four padas:
👦 Baby Boy Names
Khush · Khushal
👧 Baby Girl Names
Khushi · Khwaish
Example names — any auspicious name starting with these sounds may be chosen. (Syllables per the standard 108-pada-swar table.)
Mantras for Shravana Nakshatra
Strengthen your ruling planet Moon and honour your deity Vishnu with these mantras.
Vishnu Sahasranamam
Pleases Lord Vishnu, the presiding deity of Shravana
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
Om Jai Jagdish Hare Aarti
Vishnu aarti for the listening, devoted Shravana native
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।