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Mula Nakshatra: Lord Ketu, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Mula nakshatra?
Mula is the 19th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 0°00′ Dhanu – 13°20′ Dhanu (240°00′–253°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Ketu and its deity is Nirriti.
The Moon is next in Mula from 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST to 13 November 2026, 5:17 PM IST.
Which planet rules Mula nakshatra?
Ketu rules Mula in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Mula begins life in the Ketu dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 19 / 27 |
| Span | 0°00′ Dhanu – 13°20′ Dhanu (240°00′–253°20′) |
| Rashi | Dhanu |
| Vimshottari lord | Ketu (7 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Nirriti |
| Gana | Rakshasa |
| Yoni | Dog |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
What are the padas of Mula 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 Mula next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Mula.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 26 h 58 min | ||
| 26 h 57 min | ||
| 27 h 1 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Mula nakshatra?
- Ketu (Vimshottari dasha of 7 years).
- Which rashi is Mula nakshatra in?
- Mula lies in Dhanu: 0°00′ Dhanu – 13°20′ Dhanu.
- What is the gana of Mula?
- Rakshasa; yoni Dog; nadi Adi (Vata).
- What are the name letters for Mula nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi.
- Who is the deity of Mula?
- Nirriti, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Mula nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Mula from 12 November 2026, 2:19 PM IST to 13 November 2026, 5:17 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