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Bharani Nakshatra: Lord Venus, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Bharani nakshatra?
Bharani is the 2nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 13°20′ Mesha – 26°40′ Mesha (13°20′–26°40′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Venus and its deity is Yama.
The Moon is next in Bharani from 23 November 2026, 4:15 AM IST to 24 November 2026, 2:02 AM IST.
Which planet rules Bharani nakshatra?
Venus rules Bharani in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Bharani begins life in the Venus dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 2 / 27 |
| Span | 13°20′ Mesha – 26°40′ Mesha (13°20′–26°40′) |
| Rashi | Mesha |
| Vimshottari lord | Venus (20 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Yama |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Yoni | Elephant |
| Nadi | Madhya (Pitta) |
What are the padas of Bharani 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 Bharani next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Bharani.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21 h 46 min | ||
| 22 h 13 min | ||
| 23 h 3 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Bharani nakshatra?
- Venus (Vimshottari dasha of 20 years).
- Which rashi is Bharani nakshatra in?
- Bharani lies in Mesha: 13°20′ Mesha – 26°40′ Mesha.
- What is the gana of Bharani?
- Manushya (human); yoni Elephant; nadi Madhya (Pitta).
- What are the name letters for Bharani nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Li, Lu, Le, Lo.
- Who is the deity of Bharani?
- Yama, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Bharani nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Bharani from 23 November 2026, 4:15 AM IST to 24 November 2026, 2:02 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