What is Mula nakshatra? Mula is nakshatra 19 of 27, in Dhanu. Its ruling planet is Ketu, its deity is Nirriti, the goddess of dissolution, and its name letters are Ye, Yo, Bha and Bhi.
Mula at a glance
- Rashi
- Dhanu
- Ruling planet
- Ketu
- Deity
- Nirriti, the goddess of dissolution
- Symbol
- Bunch of roots
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Class
- Tikshna (sharp)
What it’s good for
Traditionally kept for strong measures, and avoided for gentle beginnings such as weddings.
Gandamool shanti
Baby names for Mula
Each pada gives a sound for the name: pada 1 is Ye, pada 2 is Yo, pada 3 is Bha, pada 4 is Bhi.
| Pada | Name | Meaning | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ye) | Yeshwant | Famous | Boy |
| 1 (Ye) | Yesha | Fame | Girl |
| 2 (Yo) | Yogendra | Lord of yoga | Boy |
| 2 (Yo) | Yogesh | Lord of yoga | Boy |
| 2 (Yo) | Yogi | One who practises yoga | Boy |
| 2 (Yo) | Yogini | A woman who practises yoga | Girl |
| 2 (Yo) | Yogita | One who practises yoga | Girl |
| 2 (Yo) | Yoshita | Woman | Girl |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhadra | Auspicious, gentle | Boy |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhagwan | The Lord | Boy |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhairav | A fierce form of Shiva | Boy |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhanu | The Sun | Boy |
| 3 (Bha) | Bharat | Son of Dushyanta, brother of Rama | Boy |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhagya | Fortune | Girl |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhagyashree | Goddess of fortune | Girl |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhairavi | A form of the goddess, a raga | Girl |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhakti | Devotion | Girl |
| 3 (Bha) | Bhamini | Radiant woman | Girl |
| 4 (Bhi) | Bhim | The mighty Pandava | Boy |
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 Mula
A pandit can tell you which one suits your family, and pick the date.
Questions devotees ask us
What are the name letters for Mula nakshatra?
The four padas of Mula give Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi. Pada 1 is Ye, and so on.
Who is the ruling planet of Mula?
Ketu rules Mula in the Vimshottari system. The presiding deity is Nirriti, the goddess of dissolution.
Is Mula 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 Mula belong to?
Mula falls in Dhanu.