Nakshatra #6 / 27
Ardra Nakshatra
Ardra natives grow through storms — intense feelers and penetrating thinkers whose breakthroughs come after upheaval, often excelling in research and technology.
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Rudra (storm god)
- Symbol
- Teardrop / gem
- Zodiac span
- Gemini
- Gana
- Manushya (Human)
- Nadi
- Adi (Vata)
- Yoni
- Dog
- Name syllables
- Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha
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Which planet rules Ardra nakshatra?
Ardra is ruled by Rahu. Natives born under it begin life in a Rahu mahadasha.
Which syllables should a Ardra-born baby's name start with?
By pada, tradition assigns: Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha.
What are the gana and nadi of Ardra?
Ardra belongs to the Manushya (Human) gana and Adi (Vata) nadi — these decide the Gana (6 points) and Nadi (8 points) kootas in marriage matching.