What is Ardra nakshatra? Ardra is nakshatra 6 of 27, in Mithuna. Its ruling planet is Rahu, its deity is Rudra, the storm form of Shiva, and its name letters are Ku, Gha, Na and Chha.
Ardra at a glance
- Rashi
- Mithuna
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Deity
- Rudra, the storm form of Shiva
- Symbol
- Teardrop
- Gana
- Manushya
- Class
- Tikshna (sharp)
What it’s good for
Traditionally kept for strong measures, and avoided for gentle beginnings such as weddings.
Baby names for Ardra
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ku, pada 2 is Gha, pada 3 is Na, pada 4 is Chha.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ku) | Kuber | God of wealth | Boy |
| 1 (Ku) | Kumar | Young prince, Kartikeya | Boy |
| 1 (Ku) | Kunal | Lotus, son of Emperor Ashoka | Boy |
| 1 (Ku) | Kundan | Pure gold | Boy |
| 1 (Ku) | Kushal | Skilled | Boy |
| 1 (Ku) | Kumud | White lotus | Girl |
| 1 (Ku) | Kumudini | Lotus pond | Girl |
| 1 (Ku) | Kundana | Pure gold | Girl |
| 1 (Ku) | Kunti | Mother of the Pandavas | Girl |
| 1 (Ku) | Kusum | Flower | Girl |
| 2 (Gha) | Ghanshyam | Dark as a rain cloud, Krishna | Boy |
| 3 (Na) | Nachiket | The boy who questioned Yama in the Katha Upanishad | Boy |
| 3 (Na) | Nakul | One of the Pandavas | Boy |
| 3 (Na) | Nand | Joy, foster father of Krishna | Boy |
| 3 (Na) | Nandan | One who gladdens, son | Boy |
| 3 (Na) | Narasimha | The man-lion avatar of Vishnu | Boy |
| 3 (Na) | Nalini | Lotus | Girl |
| 3 (Na) | Namrata | Humility | Girl |
| 3 (Na) | Nanda | Joy | Girl |
| 3 (Na) | Nandini | The sacred cow, one who gladdens | Girl |
| 3 (Na) | Narmada | A sacred river | Girl |
| 4 (Chha) | Chhavi | Radiance, image | Girl |
| 4 (Chha) | Chhaya | Shadow, consort of Surya | Girl |
Sources
- Muhurta Chintamani, for the classes of nakshatra.
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for the ruling planets in the Vimshottari system.
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Pujas for Ardra
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Ardra nakshatra?
The four padas of Ardra give Ku, Gha, Na, Chha. Pada 1 is Ku, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Ardra?
Rahu rules Ardra in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Rudra, the storm form of Shiva.
Is Ardra a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Ardra belong to?
Ardra falls in Mithuna.