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Shravana Nakshatra: Lord Moon, Deity, Padas, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Shravana nakshatra?
Shravana is the 22nd of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′ Makara – 23°20′ Makara (280°00′–293°20′ sidereal). Its Vimshottari lord is Moon and its deity is Vishnu.
The Moon is next in Shravana from 15 November 2026, 11:29 PM IST to 17 November 2026, 2:17 AM IST.
Which planet rules Shravana nakshatra?
Moon rules Shravana in the Vimshottari system, so a person born with the Moon in Shravana begins life in the Moon dasha. Gana, yoni and nadi below are the values Kundli Milan uses.
| Number | 22 / 27 |
| Span | 10°00′ Makara – 23°20′ Makara (280°00′–293°20′) |
| Rashi | Makara |
| Vimshottari lord | Moon (10 years of dasha) |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Gana | Deva (divine) |
| Yoni | Monkey |
| Nadi | Antya (Kapha) |
What are the padas of Shravana 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 Shravana next?
The day's nakshatra in a Panchang is the one the Moon is in. These are the Moon's next passages through Shravana.
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 26 h 48 min | ||
| 27 h 0 min | ||
| 26 h 55 min |
The other nakshatras
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Shravana nakshatra?
- Moon (Vimshottari dasha of 10 years).
- Which rashi is Shravana nakshatra in?
- Shravana lies in Makara: 10°00′ Makara – 23°20′ Makara.
- What is the gana of Shravana?
- Deva (divine); yoni Monkey; nadi Antya (Kapha).
- What are the name letters for Shravana nakshatra?
- Padas 1 to 4: Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho.
- Who is the deity of Shravana?
- Vishnu, as named in the Taittiriya Brahmana.
- When is Shravana nakshatra next?
- The Moon is next in Shravana from 15 November 2026, 11:29 PM IST to 17 November 2026, 2:17 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