Ardra nakshatra: name letters, lord, gana and nadi
Ardra (आर्द्रा) is the 6th of the 27 nakshatras. It spans Gemini 6°40′ to 20°00′ (sidereal, Lahiri). Its lord is Rahu, so a person born in Ardra begins life in the Vimshottari mahadasha of Rahu (18 years).
Ardra: key facts
| Number | 6 / 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | Gemini 6°40′ to 20°00′ |
| Lord (dasha) | Rahu · 18 years |
| Gana | Manushya |
| Nadi | Adi |
| Yoni | Shwan (dog) |
| Name syllables | कू, घ, ङ, छ |
Padas and name syllables
| Pada | Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | Gemini | कू |
| Pada 2 | Gemini | घ |
| Pada 3 | Gemini | ङ |
| Pada 4 | Gemini | छ |
Nature of people born in Ardra
Sharp-minded, deep-thinking and capable of change; intense emotions.
All 27 nakshatras
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