What is Magha nakshatra? Magha is nakshatra 10 of 27, in Simha. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its deity is The Pitrs, the ancestors, and its name letters are Ma, Mi, Mu and Me.
Magha at a glance
- Rashi
- Simha
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- The Pitrs, the ancestors
- Symbol
- Royal throne
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Class
- Ugra (fierce)
What it’s good for
Traditionally kept away from gentle beginnings such as weddings, and used for difficult or competitive work.
Gandamool shanti
Baby names for Magha
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ma, pada 2 is Mi, pada 3 is Mu, pada 4 is Me.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ma) | Madhav | Krishna, sweet as honey | Boy |
| 1 (Ma) | Madhusudan | Krishna, slayer of the demon Madhu | Boy |
| 1 (Ma) | Mahadev | The great god, Shiva | Boy |
| 1 (Ma) | Mahendra | Great Indra | Boy |
| 1 (Ma) | Mahesh | Great lord, Shiva | Boy |
| 1 (Ma) | Madhavi | Spring creeper, Lakshmi | Girl |
| 1 (Ma) | Madhu | Honey | Girl |
| 1 (Ma) | Madhura | Sweet | Girl |
| 1 (Ma) | Madhuri | Sweetness | Girl |
| 1 (Ma) | Mahalakshmi | The great Lakshmi | Girl |
| 2 (Mi) | Mihir | The Sun | Boy |
| 2 (Mi) | Milan | Union | Boy |
| 2 (Mi) | Milind | Bee | Boy |
| 2 (Mi) | Mitesh | One with few desires | Boy |
| 2 (Mi) | Mitra | Friend, a Vedic sun god | Boy |
| 2 (Mi) | Mihika | Mist | Girl |
| 2 (Mi) | Mitali | Friendship | Girl |
| 3 (Mu) | Mukul | Bud | Boy |
| 3 (Mu) | Mukund | Krishna, giver of liberation | Boy |
| 3 (Mu) | Murali | Flute, Krishna | Boy |
| 3 (Mu) | Murari | Krishna, enemy of the demon Mura | Boy |
| 3 (Mu) | Mugdha | Innocent | Girl |
| 3 (Mu) | Mukta | Pearl, liberated | Girl |
| 3 (Mu) | Mukti | Liberation | Girl |
| 4 (Me) | Meet | Friend | Boy |
| 4 (Me) | Megh | Cloud | Boy |
| 4 (Me) | Mehul | Rain | Boy |
| 4 (Me) | Medha | Intellect | Girl |
| 4 (Me) | Meena | Fish | Girl |
| 4 (Me) | Meenakshi | The fish-eyed goddess of Madurai | Girl |
| 4 (Me) | Meera | The great devotee of Krishna | Girl |
| 4 (Me) | Megha | Cloud | 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 Magha
A pandit can tell you which one suits your family, and pick the date.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Magha nakshatra?
The four padas of Magha give Ma, Mi, Mu, Me. Pada 1 is Ma, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Magha?
Ketu rules Magha in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is The Pitrs, the ancestors.
Is Magha 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 Magha belong to?
Magha falls in Simha.