What is Bharani nakshatra? Bharani is nakshatra 2 of 27, in Mesha. Its ruling planet is Venus, its deity is Yama, the lord of dharma and death, and its name letters are Li, Lu, Le and Lo.
Bharani at a glance
- Rashi
- Mesha
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Deity
- Yama, the lord of dharma and death
- Symbol
- Yoni
- Gana
- Manushya
- Class
- Ugra (fierce)
What it’s good for
Traditionally kept away from gentle beginnings such as weddings, and used for difficult or competitive work.
Baby names for Bharani
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Li, pada 2 is Lu, pada 3 is Le, pada 4 is Lo.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Li) | Likhit | Written | Boy |
| 1 (Li) | Lingaraj | King of lingas, Shiva at Bhubaneswar | Boy |
| 1 (Li) | Lipi | Script | Girl |
| 1 (Li) | Lipika | Little letter | Girl |
| 2 (Lu) | Luv | Son of Rama | Boy |
| 3 (Le) | Lekhraj | Master of writing | Boy |
| 3 (Le) | Leela | Divine play | Girl |
| 3 (Le) | Leena | Absorbed | Girl |
| 3 (Le) | Lekha | Writing | Girl |
| 3 (Le) | Lekhana | Writing | Girl |
| 4 (Lo) | Lochan | Eye | Boy |
| 4 (Lo) | Lohit | Red | Boy |
| 4 (Lo) | Lokesh | Lord of the world | Boy |
| 4 (Lo) | Loknath | Lord of the world | Boy |
| 4 (Lo) | Lochana | Eyes | Girl |
| 4 (Lo) | Lohita | Red | Girl |
| 4 (Lo) | Lopamudra | Vedic seer, wife of Agastya | 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 Bharani
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Bharani nakshatra?
The four padas of Bharani give Li, Lu, Le, Lo. Pada 1 is Li, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Bharani?
Venus rules Bharani in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Yama, the lord of dharma and death.
Is Bharani a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Bharani belong to?
Bharani falls in Mesha.