Ardra Nakshatra
Stormy and brilliant — transformation is their weather, and they think in lightning. Ardra is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Rahu, with Rudra as its deity and teardrop as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardra pada 1 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Dhanu | Ku |
| Ardra pada 2 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Makara | Gha |
| Ardra pada 3 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Kumbha | Nga |
| Ardra pada 4 | Mithuna (Gemini) | Meena | Chha |
Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Vishakha (29), Rohini (28), Mrigashira (28), Pushya (28), Purva Phalguni (27). Lowest: Revati (15), Shatabhisha (16), Jyeshtha (16).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Ardra traditionally begin with Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Ardra nakshatra →
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What is Ardra nakshatra known for?
Stormy and brilliant — transformation is their weather, and they think in lightning. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its deity Rudra, its symbol Teardrop, and it belongs to the Manushya gana.
Which rashi is Ardra nakshatra in?
All four padas of Ardra fall in Mithuna (Gemini).
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Ardra?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Ardra are Vishakha (29/36), Rohini (28/36), Mrigashira (28/36) and Pushya (28/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Ardra nakshatra baby names start with?
Ku, Gha, Nga, Chha — one for each pada. Names beginning with Ku for the first pada, Gha for the second, and so on.
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