What is Ashwini nakshatra? Ashwini is nakshatra 1 of 27, in Mesha. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its deity is Ashwini Kumaras, the twin physicians of the gods, and its name letters are Chu, Che, Cho and La.
Ashwini at a glance
- Rashi
- Mesha
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- Ashwini Kumaras, the twin physicians of the gods
- Symbol
- Horse’s head
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Kshipra (swift)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for trade, starting a course of study, medicine and short journeys.
Gandamool shanti
Baby names for Ashwini
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Chu, pada 2 is Che, pada 3 is Cho, pada 4 is La.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Chu) | Chudamani | Crest jewel | Boy |
| 1 (Chu) | Chudala | The wise queen of the Yoga Vasishtha | Girl |
| 2 (Che) | Chetan | Awareness, life | Boy |
| 2 (Che) | Chetas | Mind, consciousness | Boy |
| 2 (Che) | Cheshta | Effort | Girl |
| 2 (Che) | Chetana | Consciousness | Girl |
| 3 (Cho) | Chokkanath | The beautiful lord, Shiva at Madurai | Boy |
| 4 (La) | Lakshman | Brother of Rama | Boy |
| 4 (La) | Lakshya | Aim, goal | Boy |
| 4 (La) | Lalit | Graceful | Boy |
| 4 (La) | Lajja | Modesty | Girl |
| 4 (La) | Lakshmi | Goddess of wealth | Girl |
| 4 (La) | Lalima | The glow of dawn | Girl |
| 4 (La) | Lalita | The playful goddess | Girl |
| 4 (La) | Lasya | Graceful dance | 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 Ashwini
A pandit can tell you which one suits your family, and pick the date.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Ashwini nakshatra?
The four padas of Ashwini give Chu, Che, Cho, La. Pada 1 is Chu, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Ashwini?
Ketu rules Ashwini in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Ashwini Kumaras, the twin physicians of the gods.
Is Ashwini a gandamool nakshatra?
Yes. It’s one of the six gandamool nakshatras. Families traditionally hold a shanti when the nakshatra returns, about 27 days after birth.
Which rashi does Ashwini belong to?
Ashwini falls in Mesha.