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Anuradha Nakshatra: Lord Saturn, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Anuradha nakshatra?
Anuradha is the 17th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 3°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika (213°20′–226°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Saturn and its deity is Mitra.
The Moon is next in Anuradha from 10 November 2026, 9:19 AM IST to 11 November 2026, 11:38 AM IST.
Which planet rules Anuradha nakshatra?
Saturn rules Anuradha in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Anuradha begins life in the Saturn dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 17 / 27 |
| Span | 3°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika (213°20′–226°40′) |
| Rashi | Vrishchika |
| Vimshottari lord | Saturn (19 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Mitra |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni | Deer |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
What are the padas of Anuradha and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Name letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3°20′ Vrishchika – 6°40′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Na |
| 2 | 6°40′ Vrishchika – 10°00′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Ni |
| 3 | 10°00′ Vrishchika – 13°20′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Nu |
| 4 | 13°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika | Vrishchika | Ne |
When is the Moon in Anuradha next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Anuradha.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 26 h 18 min | ||
| 26 h 28 min | ||
| 26 h 37 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Anuradha nakshatra?
- Saturn (Vimshottari dasha of 19 years).
- Which rashi is Anuradha nakshatra in?
- Anuradha lies in Vrishchika: 3°20′ Vrishchika – 16°40′ Vrishchika.
- What is the gana of Anuradha?
- Deva (divine); yoni Deer; nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Anuradha nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne.
- Who is the deity of Anuradha?
- Mitra, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Anuradha nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Anuradha from 10 November 2026, 9:19 AM IST to 11 November 2026, 11:38 AM IST.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lords: Vimshottari dasha order (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 46). Deities: Taittiriya Brahmana 3.1. Gana, yoni and nadi: the Ashtakoota tables of our Kundli Milan. Name letters: the Avakahada chakra. How we calculate