What is Mrigashira nakshatra? Mrigashira is nakshatra 5 of 27, in Vrishabha (padas 1, 2), Mithuna (padas 3, 4). Its ruling planet is Mars, its deity is Soma, the Moon god, and its name letters are Ve, Vo, Ka and Ki.
Mrigashira at a glance
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (padas 1, 2), Mithuna (padas 3, 4)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Soma, the Moon god
- Symbol
- Deer’s head
- Gana
- Deva
- Class
- Mridu (soft)
What it’s good for
Traditionally chosen for gentle beginnings: friendship, music, new clothes and many wedding muhurats.
Baby names for Mrigashira
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ve, pada 2 is Vo, pada 3 is Ka, pada 4 is Ki.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ve) | Ved | Sacred knowledge | Boy |
| 1 (Ve) | Vedansh | Part of the Vedas | Boy |
| 1 (Ve) | Vedant | The end of the Vedas, a philosophy | Boy |
| 1 (Ve) | Veer | Brave | Boy |
| 1 (Ve) | Veeresh | Lord of the brave, Shiva | Boy |
| 1 (Ve) | Veda | Sacred knowledge | Girl |
| 1 (Ve) | Vedika | Altar | Girl |
| 1 (Ve) | Veena | The instrument of Saraswati | Girl |
| 1 (Ve) | Vennela | Moonlight, in Telugu | Girl |
| 3 (Ka) | Kailash | Shiva's sacred mountain | Boy |
| 3 (Ka) | Kalyan | Welfare | Boy |
| 3 (Ka) | Kamal | Lotus | Boy |
| 3 (Ka) | Kamlesh | Lord of the lotus, Vishnu | Boy |
| 3 (Ka) | Kanha | Krishna | Boy |
| 3 (Ka) | Kadambari | A classic Sanskrit romance | Girl |
| 3 (Ka) | Kajal | Kohl | Girl |
| 3 (Ka) | Kalpana | Imagination | Girl |
| 3 (Ka) | Kalyani | Auspicious | Girl |
| 3 (Ka) | Kamakshi | The goddess of Kanchipuram | Girl |
| 4 (Ki) | Kiran | Ray of light | Boy |
| 4 (Ki) | Kishan | Krishna | Boy |
| 4 (Ki) | Kishore | Youth | Boy |
| 4 (Ki) | Kiran | Ray of light | Girl |
| 4 (Ki) | Kirti | Fame | Girl |
Few traditional names start with Vo. Families with this pada often keep the sound as the ritual name at the ceremony and choose a different everyday name.
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 Mrigashira
A pandit can pick the right date from the birth details.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Mrigashira nakshatra?
The four padas of Mrigashira give Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki. Pada 1 is Ve, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Mrigashira?
Mars rules Mrigashira in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Soma, the Moon god.
Is Mrigashira a gandamool nakshatra?
No. The six gandamool nakshatras are Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati.
Which rashi does Mrigashira belong to?
Mrigashira falls in Vrishabha (padas 1, 2), Mithuna (padas 3, 4).