The 27 Nakṣatras — deity, gaṇa, yoni, pada syllables & tyājya, cited
All 27 nakshatras: Vimshottari lord, gana, nadi, varna, yoni, pada naming syllables, the Muhurta Chintamani classes and tyajya spans — computed and cited. Every value below is computed by the same Swiss-Ephemeris engine and cited tables that power the chart, matching and daily Varjyam — the presiding deities from Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6, the seven-fold nature from Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi, the naming syllables from the Nāmakaraṇa tables.
| # | Nakṣatra | Deity (devatā) | Lord | Gaṇa | Nāḍī | Varṇa | Yoni | Nature | Pada syllables | Tyājya (ghaṭī) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Aśvinī Kumāras | Ketu | Dev | Aadi | Vaishya | Horse | Kshipra/Laghu (Swift/Light) | Chu · Che · Cho · Laa | 50–54 |
| 2 | Bharani | Yama | Venus | Manushya | Madhya | Mleccha | Elephant | Ugra/Krura (Fierce/Cruel) | Lee · Loo · Le · Lo | 24–28 |
| 3 | Krittika | Agni | Sun | Rakshasa | Antya | Brahmin | Sheep | Mishra/Sadharana (Mixed) | A · Ee · U · E | 30–34 |
| 4 | Rohini | Brahmā | Moon | Manushya | Antya | Shudra | Serpent | Sthira (Dhruva/Fixed) | O · Vaa · Vee · Vu | 40–44 |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Candra (Soma) | Mars | Dev | Madhya | Vaishya | Serpent | Mridu (Soft/Gentle) | Ve · Vo · Kaa · Kee | 14–18 |
| 6 | Ardra | Rudra | Rahu | Manushya | Aadi | Butcher | Dog | Tikshna (Sharp/Fierce) | Ku · Gha · Ing · Chha | 11–15 |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Aditi | Jupiter | Dev | Aadi | Vaishya | Cat | Chara (Movable) | Ke · Ko · Haa · Hee | 30–34 |
| 8 | Pushya | Bṛhaspati | Saturn | Dev | Madhya | Kshatriya | Sheep | Kshipra/Laghu (Swift/Light) | Hu · He · Ho · Daa | 20–24 |
| 9 | Ashlesha | The Serpent (Sarpa) | Mercury | Rakshasa | Antya | Mleccha | Cat | Tikshna (Sharp/Fierce) | Dee · Doo · De · Do | 32–36 |
| 10 | Magha | The Pitṛs | Ketu | Rakshasa | Antya | Shudra | Rat | Ugra/Krura (Fierce/Cruel) | Maa · Mee · Moo · Me | 30–34 |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Bhaga | Venus | Manushya | Madhya | Brahmin | Rat | Ugra/Krura (Fierce/Cruel) | Mo · Taa · Tee · Too | 20–24 |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Aryaman | Sun | Manushya | Aadi | Kshatriya | Cow | Sthira (Dhruva/Fixed) | Te · To · Paa · Pee | 18–22 |
| 13 | Hasta | Sūrya (Savitṛ) | Moon | Dev | Aadi | Vaishya | Buffalo | Kshipra/Laghu (Swift/Light) | Poo · Sha · Na · Tha | 22–26 |
| 14 | Chitra | Tvaṣṭā | Mars | Rakshasa | Madhya | Servant | Tiger | Mridu (Soft/Gentle) | Pe · Po · Raa · Ree | 20–24 |
| 15 | Swati | Vāyu | Rahu | Dev | Antya | Butcher | Buffalo | Chara (Movable) | Roo · Re · Ro · Taa | 14–18 |
| 16 | Vishakha | Indra-Agni | Jupiter | Rakshasa | Antya | Mleccha | Tiger | Mishra/Sadharana (Mixed) | Tee · Too · Te · To | 14–18 |
| 17 | Anuradha | Mitra | Saturn | Dev | Madhya | Shudra | Deer | Mridu (Soft/Gentle) | Naa · Nee · Noo · Ne | 10–14 |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Indra | Mercury | Rakshasa | Aadi | Servant | Deer | Tikshna (Sharp/Fierce) | No · Yaa · Yee · Yoo | 14–18 |
| 19 | Mula | Nirṛti | Ketu | Rakshasa | Aadi | Butcher | Dog | Tikshna (Sharp/Fierce) | Ye · Yo · Bhaa · Bhee | 20–24 |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | — | Venus | Manushya | Madhya | Brahmin | Monkey | Ugra/Krura (Fierce/Cruel) | Bhoo · Dhaa · Phaa · Dha | 24–28 |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | The Viśvedevas | Sun | Manushya | Antya | Kshatriya | Mongoose | Sthira (Dhruva/Fixed) | Bhe · Bho · Jaa · Jee | 20–24 |
| 22 | Shravana | Viṣṇu | Moon | Dev | Antya | Mleccha | Monkey | Chara (Movable) | Khee · Khoo · Khe · Kho | 10–14 |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | The Vasus | Mars | Rakshasa | Madhya | Servant | Lion | Chara (Movable) | Gaa · Gee · Gu · Ge | 10–14 |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Varuṇa | Rahu | Rakshasa | Aadi | Butcher | Horse | Chara (Movable) | Go · Saa · See · Soo | 18–22 |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Aja Ekapāda | Jupiter | Manushya | Aadi | Brahmin | Lion | Ugra/Krura (Fierce/Cruel) | Se · So · Daa · Dee | 16–20 |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ahirbudhnya | Saturn | Manushya | Madhya | Kshatriya | Cow | Sthira (Dhruva/Fixed) | Doo · Tha · Jha · Yna | 24–28 |
| 27 | Revati | Pūṣan | Mercury | Dev | Antya | Shudra | Elephant | Mridu (Soft/Gentle) | De · Do · Cha · Chee | 30–34 |
The seven natures (Muhūrta Cintāmaṇi)
- Sthira (Dhruva/Fixed) — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada. Favours Griha-pravesh, Planting seeds, Jewellery work, Long-term ventures, Foundation laying, Building, Vastu karma.
- Chara (Movable) — Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha. Favours Travel, Vehicles, Change of residence, New ventures, Short journeys.
- Kshipra/Laghu (Swift/Light) — Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta. Favours Trade, Medicine, Fine arts, Music, Quick tasks, Loans, Commerce.
- Mridu (Soft/Gentle) — Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati. Favours Marriage, Friendship, Pleasure, Music, Dance, Ornaments, Gifts.
- Tikshna (Sharp/Fierce) — Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Mula. Favours Courage, War, Weapons, Surgery, Enemies, Debts, Poison work.
- Ugra/Krura (Fierce/Cruel) — Bharani, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada. Favours Enemy destruction, Fire work, Poison, Prison, Arrests.
- Mishra/Sadharana (Mixed) — Krittika, Vishakha. Favours Moderate work, General karmas.
Deities per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6 (Bhāṃśa lords); gaṇa/nāḍī/varṇa/yoni from the aṣṭakūṭa guṇa-milana tables; pada syllables from the classical Nāmakaraṇa table; viṣa-ghaṭī (tyājya) spans from Prasna Marga.
Questions readers ask
What is the presiding deity of Rohini nakshatra?
The presiding deity (devatā) of Rohini nakṣatra is Brahmā, per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6. Its gaṇa is Manushya, yoni Serpent, nāḍī Antya, and Vimśottarī lord Moon.
What is the presiding deity of Ashlesha nakshatra?
The presiding deity (devatā) of Ashlesha nakṣatra is The Serpent (Sarpa), per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6. Its gaṇa is Rakshasa, yoni Cat, nāḍī Antya, and Vimśottarī lord Mercury.
What is the presiding deity of Ashwini nakshatra?
The presiding deity (devatā) of Ashwini nakṣatra is Aśvinī Kumāras, per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6. Its gaṇa is Dev, yoni Horse, nāḍī Aadi, and Vimśottarī lord Ketu.
What is the presiding deity of Magha nakshatra?
The presiding deity (devatā) of Magha nakṣatra is The Pitṛs, per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6. Its gaṇa is Rakshasa, yoni Rat, nāḍī Antya, and Vimśottarī lord Ketu.
What is the presiding deity of Mula nakshatra?
The presiding deity (devatā) of Mula nakṣatra is Nirṛti, per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6. Its gaṇa is Rakshasa, yoni Dog, nāḍī Aadi, and Vimśottarī lord Ketu.
What is the presiding deity of Revati nakshatra?
The presiding deity (devatā) of Revati nakṣatra is Pūṣan, per Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra ch.6. Its gaṇa is Dev, yoni Elephant, nāḍī Antya, and Vimśottarī lord Mercury.