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Ardra Nakshatra: Lord Rahu, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 6°40′ Mithuna – 20°00′ Mithuna (66°40′–80°00′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Rahu and its deity is Rudra.
The Moon is next in Ardra from 26 November 2026, 5:47 PM IST to 27 November 2026, 3:08 PM IST.
Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra?
Rahu rules Ardra in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Ardra begins life in the Rahu dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 6 / 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ Mithuna – 20°00′ Mithuna (66°40′–80°00′) |
| Rashi | Mithuna |
| Vimshottari lord | Rahu (18 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Rudra |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Yoni | Dog |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
What are the padas of Ardra and their name letters?
Each pada is 3°20′. A child born in a pada traditionally gets a name starting with its syllable.
When is the Moon in Ardra next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Ardra.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21 h 21 min | ||
| 20 h 53 min | ||
| 21 h 6 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Ardra nakshatra?
- Rahu (Vimshottari dasha of 18 years).
- Which rashi is Ardra nakshatra in?
- Ardra lies in Mithuna: 6°40′ Mithuna – 20°00′ Mithuna.
- What is the gana of Ardra?
- Manushya (human); yoni Dog; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Ardra nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha.
- Who is the deity of Ardra?
- Rudra, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Ardra nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Ardra from 26 November 2026, 5:47 PM IST to 27 November 2026, 3:08 PM 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