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Rohini Nakshatra: Lord Moon, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Rohini nakshatra?
Rohini is the 4th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′ Vrishabha – 23°20′ Vrishabha (40°00′–53°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Moon and its deity is Prajapati (Brahma).
The Moon is next in Rohini from 24 November 2026, 11:25 PM IST to 25 November 2026, 8:36 PM IST.
Which planet rules Rohini nakshatra?
Moon rules Rohini in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Rohini begins life in the Moon dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 4 / 27 |
| Span | 10°00′ Vrishabha – 23°20′ Vrishabha (40°00′–53°20′) |
| Rashi | Vrishabha |
| Vimshottari lord | Moon (10 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Prajapati (Brahma) |
| Gana | Manushya (human) |
| Yoni | Serpent |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
What are the padas of Rohini 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 Rohini next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Rohini.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21 h 11 min | ||
| 21 h 10 min | ||
| 21 h 48 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Rohini nakshatra?
- Moon (Vimshottari dasha of 10 years).
- Which rashi is Rohini nakshatra in?
- Rohini lies in Vrishabha: 10°00′ Vrishabha – 23°20′ Vrishabha.
- What is the gana of Rohini?
- Manushya (human); yoni Serpent; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Rohini nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: O, Va, Vi, Vu.
- Who is the deity of Rohini?
- Prajapati (Brahma), as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Rohini nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Rohini from 24 November 2026, 11:25 PM IST to 25 November 2026, 8:36 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